Agastache 'Blue Fortune'

Blue Fortune Anise Hyssop plant (Agastache 'Blue Fortune') has spikes of pretty lavender-blue flowers on strong, upright stems that bloom nonstop from summer well into fall. Butterflies and hummingbirds are drawn to these flowers in amazing numbers, making this plant an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. During winter, the tiny black seeds of Blue Fortune Agastache plant are very popular with chickadees, sparrows and juncos.

Growing up to 3 feet tall with a spread of 2 feet, Agastache 'Blue Fortune' does well as a foundation or mass planting perennial, and can be an effective border plant near patios and walkways. Drought tolerant, Blue Fortune Anise Hyssop thrives best in dry to moist, but well-drained soil. Preferring sunny spots, it can be used in rock gardens and for xeriscaping, as well in the classic garden. Deer and rabbit resistant. The flowers also make good dried and fresh cut arrangements to be enjoyed indoors.

The edible foliage has a pleasant minty-licorice flavour, hence two of its common names, Anise Hyssop and licorice-mint. The foliage can be added to salads, used to flavour cold drinks / teas, and used for potpourris.

This blue Giant Hyssop plant is very easy to maintain and will continue to give your garden colour after most plants have stopped producing. Deadhead any spent flowers to promote more blooms. Enjoy backyard bird watching during the winter as the tiny seeds become fodder for your feathered friends! A garden classic, Blue Fortune Agastache is an extremely rewarding perennial to grow.