Blue Fortune Giant Hyssop - Shipped
Blue Fortune Giant Hyssop, also known as Agastache 'Blue Fortune' is a delightful perennial plant known for its long-lasting, vibrant blue-violet flower spikes and aromatic foliage.
The Blue Fortune Giant Hyssop is a sun-loving plant that thrives in full sun exposure. It prefers well-drained soil and is quite drought-tolerant once established, making it a great choice for xeriscaping or low-water gardens.
One of the standout features of this plant is its aromatic leaves, which have a scent reminiscent of anise or licorice. The flowers are also a favorite of pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden.
This plant typically grows to be about 2-3 feet tall and wide. It blooms from mid-summer to early fall, providing a long-lasting splash of color in your garden.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Midwest N. America |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Crown and root rot may occur in poorly drained soils. No serious pests or disease issues but watch for powdery mildew, wilt, and rust.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Daylily, Russian Sage
IMAGES: Photo y Patrick Standish, 'Blue Fortune' Hyssop, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Agastache foeniculum Blue Fortune 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) cultivar413, 150829 169 Battery Park - Gardens of Rememberence, Crambe maritima, Agastache foeniculum 'Blue Fortune'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.