agastache foeniculum 'blue fortune' (hyssop) periwinkle

agastache foeniculum 'blue fortune' (hyssop) periwinklespikes of long lasting blue flowers attracts butterflies and hummingbirds bloom time: midsummer to early fall licorice scented foliage can be used in teas and added to salads zone 5 height 60 90cm spread 50 60cm colour blue grows best in full sun and an average to dry, well drained soil if desired, pinch main stems in june just before buds form, to maintain a compact habit remove finished flowers to promote a second flowering no serious pest or

margins turn creamy-white throughout the summer

may self-seed under optimum conditions

spread 100-125cm

in good locations

winter winds and sun in an exposed location

may require staking when the plant is about 30-40 cm tall

humid summers

attractive foliage all season long known for its increased vigour and drought resistance

attracts birds

flat-topped habit

rock garden border

flowers finish and fuzzy seed heads remain