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Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’ (Blue Fortune hyssop)

Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of White Flower Farm

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Botanical Name: Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’ ag-ah-STAK-ee

Common Name: Blue Fortune hyssop Genus: Agastache

'Blue Fortune' produces spikes of powder-blue flowers held over large, deep green foliage. The plant stands approximately 36 inches tall with a mature width of 18 inches. Peak bloom occurs in midsummer when butterflies are plentiful.
Noteworthy characteristics: This variety is more tolerant of cold winters and wet soil than other species of Agastache.
Care: Provide full sun to light shade and dry to medium soil. Some plants may need winter protection where not hardy.
Propagation: Sow seed in spring. Divide plants in summer. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Problems: Mildew, rust, and downy mildew.

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Height	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit	Clumps
Growth Pace	Fast Grower
Light	Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture	Dry to Medium
Maintenance	Low
Characteristics	Attracts Butterflies; Fragrant Foliage; Self Seeds
Bloom Time	Summer
Flower Color	Blue Flower
Uses	Beds and Borders
Style	Herb Garden, Meadow Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest	Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type	Perennials

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posted by vjo
8/26/2011
Region: Pacific Northwest
Zone: 10

5 - love it; love it; hardy; neat; pretty; long-flowering; fast-growing

posted by Dor3
9/3/2008
Region: Mid-Atlantic
Zone: 7

Easy no-care plant. Bees and butterflies flock to it all summer

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