
Hyssop
Agastache x Blue Fortune
Agastache x Blue Fortune is a vibrant, long-blooming perennial offering a delightful fragrance and a magnet for pollinators.
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About this plant
Add a touch of vibrant blue-purple to your garden with Agastache x Blue Fortune, a standout among hyssop varieties known for its exceptional vigor and extended bloom time. From early summer deep into fall, this perennial produces an abundance of bottlebrush-like flowers on upright spikes, creating a captivating display. Beyond its visual appeal, 'Blue Fortune' is a sensory delight. Its aromatic foliage releases a pleasant, minty fragrance when brushed, while the nectar-rich flowers are an irresistible draw for a multitude of beneficial insects, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This resilient and low-maintenance plant is an excellent choice for borders, cottage gardens, mass plantings, or container arrangements, providing continuous color and life throughout the growing season.
Care & maintenance
Easily grown in a variety of soils, 'Blue Fortune' thrives with minimal fuss. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming, though it is not strictly necessary. Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Generally pest and disease resistant.
Quick facts
- Type
- perennial
- Mature height
- 2-3 feet
- Mature width
- 1.5-2 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Sun
- Water
- Medium to Low
- Growth rate
- Medium