Blue Fortune Giant Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum 'Blue Fortune'

Blue Fortune Giant Hyssop, also known as Agastache 'Blue Fortune' is a delightful perennial plant known for its long-lasting, vibrant blue-violet flower spikes and aromatic foliage.

The Blue Fortune Giant Hyssop is a sun-loving plant that thrives in full sun exposure. It prefers well-drained soil and is quite drought-tolerant once established, making it a great choice for xeriscaping or low-water gardens.

One of the standout features of this plant is its aromatic leaves, which have a scent reminiscent of anise or licorice. The flowers are also a favorite of pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden.

This plant typically grows to be about 2-3 feet tall and wide. It blooms from mid-summer to early fall, providing a long-lasting splash of color in your garden.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Crown and root rot may occur in poorly drained soils.  No serious pests or disease issues but watch for powdery mildew, wilt, and rust.  

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Coneflower, Daylily,  Russian Sage

IMAGES: Photo y Patrick Standish, ' Blue Fortune' Hyssop, (2) Photo by David J. Stang,  Agastache foeniculum Blue Fortune 1zz,  CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) cultivar413,  150829 169 Battery Park - Gardens of Rememberence, Crambe maritima, Agastache foeniculum 'Blue Fortune'

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.