{"product_id":"blue-fortune-hyssop","title":"Blue Fortune Hyssop","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Pollinator Magnet with Fragrant Foliage\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue Fortune Hyssop (\u003cem\u003eAgastache\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Fortune') is one of the hardest-working pollinator plants you can grow, sending up dense, soft lavender-blue flower spikes from midsummer well into fall above aromatic, anise-scented foliage. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds swarm it from morning to dusk. Upright, tidy, and long-blooming, it's drought-tolerant and deer-resistant once established, making it a carefree star of sunny borders in Edina, Maple Grove, and Woodbury. It performs best in well-drained soil, especially over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAgastache\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Fortune'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 ft tall, 1.5–2 ft wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4–9 (best in well-drained soil in Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidsummer to fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft lavender-blue spikes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage, well-drained; dislikes wet winter soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Blue Fortune in pollinator and sunny borders, prairie-style and cottage gardens, and mass plantings. Its long bloom and fragrant foliage pair beautifully with coneflowers, ornamental grasses, and black-eyed Susan; the flowers cut well, and seed heads add winter interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early summer so it establishes well before winter. Good drainage is the key to reliable overwintering in Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in, and mulch lightly. Avoid heavy, wet sites, which can cause winter loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 1–2 times per week to establish the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells. It's quite drought tolerant once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line provides efficient moisture without keeping the crown wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow good is it for pollinators?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExceptional, it's one of the top nectar plants for bees and butterflies and a hummingbird favorite, blooming for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's hardy here in well-drained soil; wet winter soil is the main risk, so site it accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have fragrant foliage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the leaves have a pleasant anise or licorice scent when brushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the aromatic foliage makes it reliably deer-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Blue Fortune with coneflowers, ornamental grasses, and black-eyed Susan for a long-blooming, pollinator-friendly sunny border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315378999601,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/blue-fortune-hyssop.jpg?v=1779864876","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/blue-fortune-hyssop","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}