Agastache x 'Blue Fortune'
Mexican Hyssop, Giant Hyssop
Mexican Hyssop, Giant Hyssop
Type Perennial
Hardy range 6A to 9A
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 4' / 30cm to 1.00m
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Hardy range 6A to 9A
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 4' / 30cm to 1.00m
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Bloom Color Blue
Bloom Time Summer and Fall
The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.
Bloom Time Summer and Fall
The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.
Environment
This plant tolerates some drought.
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.
This plant tolerates some drought.
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.
Leaf Color Green
This plant has attractive foliage and fragrant foliage.
This plant has attractive foliage and fragrant foliage.
Culture Notes
This plant has a compact habit. It is a hybrid between A. rugosa and A. foeniculum. It was bred and selected by Gert Fortgens of the Arboretum Trompenberg in Rotterdam. The foliage is fragrant, and it is heat and drought tolerant. This plant attracts hummingbirds and is excellent for sandy soils. Plants serve as butterfly nectar sources. 'Blue Fortune' requires little maintenance and does not require staking.
This plant has a compact habit. It is a hybrid between A. rugosa and A. foeniculum. It was bred and selected by Gert Fortgens of the Arboretum Trompenberg in Rotterdam. The foliage is fragrant, and it is heat and drought tolerant. This plant attracts hummingbirds and is excellent for sandy soils. Plants serve as butterfly nectar sources. 'Blue Fortune' requires little maintenance and does not require staking.
