Agastache Blue Fortune is a perennial that brings vertical interest and long-lasting color to your garden. Each autumn, the plant dies back to ground level, only to reappear with fresh growth in the spring. This variety boasts loose spires of lilac-blue flowers that bloom from July to October, complemented by aromatic, peppermint-scented fresh green leaves. Its attractiveness to butterflies and bees makes it a valuable addition to any pollinator-friendly garden.
This hyssop thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. With an average growth rate, it quickly establishes itself as a focal point in borders or Mediterranean-themed gardens. The upright, bushy habit of Blue Fortune makes it ideally suited for the middle of a sheltered sunny border, where it can be paired with grey-leaved plants or ornamental grasses for a stunning visual contrast.
While hyssops are relatively short-lived, lasting only a few years, they are easily maintained. To prolong their lifespan, provide winter protection, especially in colder or wetter climates. Regular garden care involves refraining from cutting back the faded flower stems until early spring, as they offer visual interest throughout the winter months. In spring, lift and divide congested colonies to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering.