Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’, commonly known as Anise Hyssop, is a highly popular perennial for pollinator gardens thanks to its dense spikes of soft lavender-blue flowers and fragrant, licorice-scented foliage. This upright hybrid grows 2 to 3 feet tall and blooms from midsummer through early fall. Unlike some Agastache varieties, ‘Blue Fortune’ is sterile, meaning it won’t self-seed aggressively, making it ideal for tidy borders, pollinator plantings, and water-wise landscapes. The long bloom time and high nectar production make it a favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Why choose ‘Blue Fortune’ Anise Hyssop:

• Pollinator favorite: Nonstop blooms from midsummer to fall attract bees and butterflies

• Low maintenance: Heat and drought tolerant once established

• Sterile hybrid: Won’t spread aggressively or reseed

Cultivating tips:

• Sun exposure: Full sun ensures strongest blooms and most compact growth

• Soil needs: Prefers well-drained soils; avoid wet or heavy clay

• Maintenance: Cut back in early spring and deadhead to encourage continued bloom

Designs for your garden:

• Pollinator gardens: A magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• Herbaceous borders: Adds vertical interest and fragrance

• Dry gardens: Performs well in xeriscapes and low-water plantings

Ecological benefits:

• Nectar-rich blooms: Extended flowering period supports a wide range of pollinators

• Deer resistant: Aromatic foliage deters browsing animals

• Water smart: Drought tolerant and thrives with minimal care

Looking for native alternatives?

Agastache foeniculum – Native Anise Hyssop: A true native with lavender flowers and licorice-scented foliage, loved by bees and butterflies.
Pycnanthemum muticum – Blunt Mountainmint A clump-forming native with silver bracts and intense pollinator activity.
Monarda fistulosa – Wild Bergamot: A native bee balm with pale purple flowers and strong wildlife value in sunny, dry gardens.