Agastache 'Blue Fortune'

Common Name:
Anise Hyssop

Description:
Agastache 'Blue Fortune' is a hybrid perennial prized for its upright spikes of soft lavender-blue, tubular flowers that bloom from midsummer through autumn. The aromatic foliage emits a pleasant anise or licorice scent when brushed or crushed. This plant is a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, exhibiting drought tolerance once established. In Melbourne's climate, it performs well in sunny, sheltered spots and may benefit from protection during wet winters. Regular deadheading can prolong the blooming period, and dividing clumps every few years helps maintain plant vigor.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

• Herbaceous Perennial

Mature Size:

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Width: 45–60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Lavender-Blue

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Disease Resistant

• Scented Flowers

• Bee Attracting

• Bird Attracting

• Herbaceous

• Perennial

• Suitable for Cut Flowers

• Drought Tolerant

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans, cats, and dogs. Safe for gardens with pets and children.

Companion Plants:

• Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower)

• Salvia nemorosa (Woodland Sage)

• Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

• Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan)

• Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage)