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How to Grow and Care for Indian mint

Indian mint, also known as Purple giant hyssop, Korean licorice mint, Agastache rugosa, Blue licorice, Patchouli herb, Huò xiāng

Indian mint typically thrives with basic care, making it suitable for gardeners of all levels. Two essential care points for indian mint include ensuring it has well-draining soil and providing it with full to partial sunlight. The most special care point is to avoid overwatering, as indian mint is drought-tolerant and sensitive to excessive moisture.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Indian mint

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	7-10

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Varieties of Indian mint

Indian mint 'Little Adder'

Although smaller than other species of its genus, indian mint 'Little Adder' is a popular Agastache cultivar because it flowers 2-3 times more than other famous varieties such as "Black Adder" and "Black Fortune." The genealogy of this plant is unknown, but it was likely derived from Agastache rugosa, or Indian mint. Since many similar cultivars are named for snakes, this one's name, "Little Adder," relates to this plant's dwarf size.

Giant hyssops 'Blue Boa'

A multi-award-winning cultivar of giant hyssop, giant hyssops 'Blue Boa' is recognizable by the vibrant purple flowers borne on tall flower spikes. It stands out for its prolific blooms and long blooming season. An excellent choice for cottage-style gardens, the giant hyssops 'Blue Boa' is loved by gardeners primarily because of its magnificent colors, but also for its pest and disease resistance.

Indian mint 'Golden Jubilee'

Indian mint 'Golden Jubilee' is a cultivar of the Korean mint (Agastache rugosa), noted for and named after its prominent golden-green foliage. Both the cultivar and the parent plant feature showy purple flower spikes, but the parent plant has true green leaves.

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Indian mint is characterized by its upright growth reaching approximately 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) in height. Its leaves are lance-shaped with serrated edges and exhibit a deep green hue. One of the defining features of indian mint is its striking purple flowers, which bloom in whorled spikes and are noticeable from summer to fall. The flowers are tubular and emanate a pleasing aroma. Indian mint has a robust stem and can withstand various environmental conditions, including drought.