Agastache Blue Fortune

Botanical Name
Agastache rugosa X foeniculum 'Blue Fortune'

Common Name
Hummingbird Mint or Anise Hyssop

Description
Hummingbird Mint - Blue Fortune is a proven performer in gardens. It is easy to grow and drought tolerant after establishment and is an ideal addition to the perennial boarder. This fantastic Dutch bred hybrid, is very popular with designers and very suited to Australian climates. The blue-mauve bottle-brush flower-heads flower from late spring, summer and into autumn.

Flower Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn

Size
Grows to 90cm-1m high x 70-90cm wide.

Use
Quickly develops into a full bush. Ideal for sunny borders, clustered in perennial borders or combination patio containers. Is frost and drought resistant, tolerates hot dry or wet summers.

Position
Full sun gardens with relatively fertile soil. Hardy, water during extended dry periods and fertilise in spring.

Maintenance
Easy to grow. Remove spent flowers to encourage repeat flowering. Cut back to approx 25cm in early spring to make way for new growth then fertilise

At a Glance

• Full sun
• Great for sunny borders