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Anise Hyssop 'Blue Fortune' Seeds (Certified Organic)

The powder blue flower spikes are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Availability: In stock

$3.50
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Details

Blue Fortune is known for is vigor, cold hardiness, and adaptability to grow across much of the US. The powder blue flower spikes are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The aromatic, green foliage has a peppermint-lemon licorice 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. Both the flowers and leaves are edible and fun to sprinkle into salads. Blooms from midsummer to early fall.

Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.

Additional Info

Botanical Name Agastache sp.
Life Cycle Perennial
Min. Time to Germinate 4 Days
Max. Time to Germinate 21 Days
Depth to Sow Seeds Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate
When to Sow Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past
Growing Height 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Plant Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade
Danger N/A
Bloom Color Blue-Violet, Violet/Lavender
Bloom Time Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer
Foliage Aromatic, Herbaceous
Other Details Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping, Flowers are fragrant, Flowers are good for cutting, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Soil pH Requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline), 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Propagation Methods By dividing the rootball, From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Seeds Per Pack 100