{"product_id":"agastache-blue-fortune","title":"Agastache Blue Fortune","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e \/* This targets the table and the cells inside it *\/ table, td { border: 1px solid #444444; \/* Dark gray border *\/ border-collapse: collapse; \/* This merges the double lines into one clean line *\/ } \/* Adding some padding so the text isn't touching the borders *\/ td { padding: 10px; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAgastache 'Blue Fortune'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a robust, award-winning perennial hybrid beloved for its towering spikes of soft, powder-blue flowers and aromatic foliage. The heart-shaped, matte-green leaves are known for releasing a strong, pleasant licorice or anise scent when brushed or crushed. The plant grows in sturdy, upright clumps (2–3 feet tall) with square stems that do not require staking, providing a vertical element to garden borders. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is a \"workhorse\" in the garden, bridging the gap between summer and fall with an exceptionally long bloom season. It is arguably one of the best plants for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, which are often seen swarming the nectar-rich flower spikes from mid-summer until frost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.047%; height: 459.631px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 29.9568%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 70.0791%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAgastache\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Fortune'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 283.21px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 283.21px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage: Deciduous to Semi-Evergreen (Zone 9)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 283.21px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves: \u003c\/strong\u003eDull green, ovate, and serrated. They are highly aromatic, releasing a distinct licorice or anise scent when crushed. The leaves are edible and can be used in teas or salads, offering a mild sweet licorice flavor, though they are primarily grown for their ornamental and pollinator value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, 4-inch long bottlebrush spikes of tiny, powder-blue to soft lavender-blue florets. They bloom continuously from mid-summer to fall (July-September).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy, square (typical of the mint family), and upright. They rarely require staking despite the heavy flower spikes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Span: Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 78.4091px;\"\u003eIt is generally a short-to-medium-lived perennial, typically thriving for \u003cstrong\u003e3 to 5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its lifespan can be extended significantly if it is planted in very well-drained soil, as the roots are susceptible to rotting in wet winter ground.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e2 to 3 feet (60–90 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width (Spread)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e1.5 to 2 feet (45–60 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eZone 4-9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CARE \u0026amp; CHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eFull Sun.\u003c\/em\u003e Prefers at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight to maintain sturdy stems and maximize blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/em\u003e. Once established, it prefers a \"soak and dry\" approach. Avoid overwatering or keeping the roots soggy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eHigh\u003c\/em\u003e. It is very heat-tolerant and handles dry spells with ease once its root system is mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Well-drained is essential. Thrives in average, loamy, or sandy soils. It is more tolerant of clay than other Agastache, but \"wet feet\" in winter can be fatal. If your garden has heavy clay, consider planting it in a raised bed or adding grit to the planting hole to ensure the crown doesn't rot during the dormant season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eHigh\u003c\/em\u003e. The strong anise\/licorice scent of the foliage is a natural deterrent for both deer and rabbits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest\/Disease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Excellent.\u003c\/em\u003e Generally pest-free. Occasionally susceptible to powdery mildew if air circulation is poor or if the plant is stressed by extreme drought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Top-Tier Pollinator Plant. It is a massive draw for honeybees, native bumblebees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTERILE HYBRID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important thing to know about the Agastache 'Blue Fortune' is that it is a sterile hybrid. Because it is a cross between two different species (\u003cem\u003eAgastache rugosa\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAgastache foeniculum\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003eit does not produce viable seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cstrong\u003e Appearance of the \"Seed Heads\": \u003c\/strong\u003eEven though the plant is sterile, it still produces flower spikes that look like they are forming seeds after the lavender-blue petals fall off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Spike:\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower head turns into a stiff, brown, \"bottlebrush\" structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nutlets: \u003c\/strong\u003eInside the small calyxes (the tiny cups that held the flowers), you might find very small, dark, shriveled \"nutlets.\" However, these are essentially empty shells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eLack of Germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Viable:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you were to harvest these shriveled nutlets and try to plant them, they would not germinate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo \"Volunteers\":\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the native Agastache foeniculum (Anise Hyssop), which can aggressively drop seeds and fill a garden bed with \"babies\" the following year, 'Blue Fortune' will never produce volunteer seedlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of Sterility- \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause the plant isn't \"wasting\" its energy on creating reproductive seeds, it offers two major advantages for your garden:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Bloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e It can bloom continuously from July through the first hard frost because it never receives the hormonal signal that its \"job is done\" (which happens once seeds are successfully produced).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou don't have to worry about it becoming an invasive nuisance or weeding out unwanted seedlings in the spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Propagate\u003c\/strong\u003e- Since you cannot grow 'Blue Fortune' from seed, if you want more plants, you must use vegetative methods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivision: \u003c\/strong\u003eDig up a mature clump in early spring and split the root crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuttings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take softwood cuttings in late spring before the plant begins to flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eSpring Cleanup (The \"Big Cut\"): \u003c\/strong\u003eUnlike many other perennials, you should not prune 'Blue Fortune' in the fall. This plant is sensitive to \"wet feet\" and rot; leaving the old stems intact through winter helps channel water away from the dormant crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wait until mid-to-late spring when you see new green shoots starting to emerge at the base of the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut all of last year’s dried, brown stems down to about 2–3 inches above the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaution: \u003c\/strong\u003eBe careful not to damage the tender new growth emerging from the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eEarly Summer \"Pinching\" (Optional):\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want a bushier plant with more flower spikes (though slightly smaller ones), you can perform a \"pinch.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring or early summer, when the plant is about 12 inches tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction: \u003c\/strong\u003eSnip off the top inch of the main stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResult:\u003c\/strong\u003e This encourages the plant to branch out, resulting in a sturdier, more compact shape with an increased number of flower spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eDeadheading (Mid-Summer to Fall):\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Blue Fortune' is a sterile hybrid, so it won't drop seeds, but removing spent flowers still has benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen a flower spike begins to turn brown and look \"ratty,\" cut the stem back to the next set of leaves or a side bud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenefit:\u003c\/strong\u003e This keeps the plant looking tidy and can often trigger a second, lighter flush of blooms later in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many gardeners choose not to deadhead the very last round of blooms in late fall, as the dried \"bottlebrush\" spikes provide great architectural interest in a winter garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING SUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"12\" style=\"width: 99.9102%; height: 176.42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.4189%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTask\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 21.752%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 43.7416%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.4189%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003eSpring Cleanup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.752%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\"\u003eMid-Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.7416%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,2,0\"\u003eRemove dead growth and make room for new shoots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.4189%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003ePinching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.752%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\"\u003eEarly Summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.7416%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,2,0\"\u003eCreate a fuller, bushier plant with more flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.4189%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003eDeadheading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.752%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\"\u003eMid-Summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.7416%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,2,0\"\u003eMaintain a tidy appearance and encourage re-blooming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.4189%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003eFall Pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.752%; 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