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Agastache rugosa x foeniculum
Blue Fortune Anise Hyssop
Blue Fortune Anise Hyssop (Agastache rugosa x foeniculum) is a robust perennial known for its upright growth habit, typically reaching 2-3 feet tall. It produces dense spikes of lavender-blue flowers that attract pollinators throughout the summer. This hybrid thrives in full sun to partial shade, needing at least 3-6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Blue Fortune Anise Hyssop prefers well-drained soil and is moderately drought-tolerant once established, requiring only occasional watering. Its aromatic foliage and long bloom period make it a favorite for both gardens and pollinator habitats. The plant is low-maintenance and adapts well to a variety of garden settings.
- Native range
- Northern United States & CanadaNative here
- Bloom time
- July – September
- Garden location
- South Deck Foundation