Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Agastache [951]

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Family: Lamiaceae

family_ja: シソ

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description_en: Genus of about 30 species of aromatic perennials from dry, often hilly habitats in China, Japan, USA, and Mexico. Most are stiffly erect, bushy plants, with lance-shaped to ovate, greyish green leaves, borne in opposite pairs. Spikes of long-lasting, small, 2-lipped, tubular flowers are produced in whorls from midsummer to autumn. They are suitable for a mixed border; A. barberi and A. mexicana may also be grown as annuals in frost-prone areas.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to half hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in early spring. Divide in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer; overwinter young plants under cover in frost-prone areas. Root semi-ripe cuttings of A. mexicana in early summer to maintain stocks.

pests_en: Powdery mildew may affect the leaves in dry summers.

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comment_ja: コリアンミント(Korean mint)，カワミドリ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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