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Hyssop 'Blue Fortune' – Lavender-Blue Spikes for Pollinators

Hyssop 'Blue Fortune'

Hyssop 'Blue Fortune' (Agastache) produces dense spikes of small, lavender-blue tubular flowers that are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. The aromatic foliage releases a refreshing peppermint-lemon scent when brushed or crushed. This herbaceous perennial forms a tidy, upright clump and blooms from midsummer into fall.

Growing Conditions


  • Full Sun to Partial Sun

  • Moderate Moisture

  • Height: 2 feet or less

  • Spread: 1–2 feet

Plant in well-drained soil; it tolerates drought once established. Excellent in patio containers, mixed perennial borders, or herb gardens. Deer and rabbit resistant.

Uses

The leaves can be used fresh or dried for teas and culinary purposes. Photo credit: Doreen Wynja.

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