Rough Bugleweed

Lycopus asper

Basic Information

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae

Genus: lycopus

Plant ID (slug): lycopus-asper

Numeric ID: 26248

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Lycopus asper is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

N. America - Michigan to Kansas, west to Manitoba, British Columbia, California and Arizona.

Habitats

Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - boiled or dried for later use[46, 61, 105, 161, 257].

Medicinal Uses

Laxative A decoction of the plant has been given to children as a laxative[257].