Blue Fortune Agastache
Agastache 'Blue Fortune'
SKU
02125
A profusion of upright bloom spikes covered with small, powder blue, tubular flowers. The aromatic, green foliage has a peppermint-lemon scent when brushed against or crushed. Wonderful summer color for warm, dry regions. Drought tolerant in coastal regions. Use in sunny beds, borders, and patio containers. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | ah-gas-TAH-kee |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 18 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Midsummer to Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Cranesbill (Geranium); Coneflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Blue Fescue (Festuca) |
Provide coarse soil with excellent drainage. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Water more frequently during bloom period. Clip spent blooms for a tidy appearance and to promote continuous flowering. Hard prune and feed before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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