Agastache 'Blue Fortune'

Anise Hyssop, Blue Fortune Giant Hyssop, Blue Hyssop

gastache ‘Blue Fortune’ is a standout perennial favorite prized for its long-blooming lavender-blue flower spikes, fragrant foliage, and exceptional pollinator appeal. It’s one of the most reliable agastache cultivars for northern gardens, offering both beauty and durability.

Key Characteristics and Benefits


Flowers & Color: Tall, upright spikes of soft lavender-blue flowers bloom from early summer through fall.



Pollinator Magnet: Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.



Foliage: Aromatic green leaves with a mint-anise scent, adding sensory interest.



Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming perennial with strong stems that resist flopping.



Size: Typically reaches 24–36 in tall with a 18–24 in spread.



Care and Requirements


Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8



Light: Full sun



Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; does not tolerate heavy, wet soils



Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established



Maintenance: Low; deadhead for extended bloom, cut back in spring



Tolerance: Excellent tolerance of heat, drought, and deer



Summary:
‘Blue Fortune’ Agastache is an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, perennial borders, cottage gardens, and mass plantings, delivering long-lasting color, fragrance, and reliable performance in sunny landscapes.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

2-5'

Width

12"-28"

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

Blue, Lavender

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No