Perennials & Grasses
Blue Fortune giant hyssop
Agastache 'Blue Fortune'
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Agastache 'Blue Fortune' forms an upright, deciduous clump with aromatic foliage and dense lavender-blue flower spikes from midsummer into early fall. Mature plants generally reach 2–3 feet tall and about 1–2 feet wide, making this a compact flowering companion in mixed perennial plantings. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers, and hummingbirds may also appear. Give it full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Once established, it tolerates dry soil. In Southwest Washington, choose a spot that drains through winter, since retained moisture can lead to crown rot and losses. Its upright habit keeps the flower spikes visible among lower companions.
Ask about this plantAt a glance
- Mature height
- Generally 2–3 feet
- Mature spread
- About 1–2 feet
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5–9
The right plant, the right place
Make room for something good.
The upright clump brings lavender-blue flower spikes to a mixed perennial planting from midsummer into early fall. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers; hummingbirds may visit too.
Where to plant
Allow about 1–2 feet for the mature spread. Choose full sun to partial shade and a site that drains well.
Through the seasons
Aromatic foliage supports dense lavender-blue flower spikes from midsummer into early fall. The clump is deciduous.
Southwest Washington gardens
Give it a good start.
Southwest Washington's wet winters make drainage especially important. A site that holds winter moisture raises the risk of crown rot.
Soil, drainage & water
Plant in well-drained soil. Once established, 'Blue Fortune' tolerates dry soil, while retained winter moisture can threaten the crown.
A little care goes a long way
Growing well, season after season.
Check the soil before watering established plants, which tolerate dry conditions. Keep the planting area well drained, particularly during the wet season.
Know what to look for
Common growing concerns.
Symptoms can have more than one cause. These notes are a starting point for observing your plant and improving its growing conditions.
Crown rot in wet soil
Stems decline, or the plant fails to return after a wet winter.
Help your plant thrive
Plant in well-drained soil and avoid spots where water lingers through winter.
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