{"product_id":"agastache-rugosa-blue-fortune","title":"Agastache rugosa 'Blue Fortune' - Hummingbird Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anise hyssop, Hummingbird mint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agastache rugosa 'Blue Fortune'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium green, lanceolate, finely pubescent, aromatic with subtle anise notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue-violet to lavender-blue, in dense, slender spikes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.60–0.90 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45–0.60 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy, forming strong, well-branched stems\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to October\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, drought tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, light, poor to moderately fertile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 5 to 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, prefers dry conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, especially bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic, safe for children and pets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e                                                                                                                                                                                          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun in well-drained, light, even poor soil. Water moderately at planting, then reduce watering once established. This variety thrives in dry and arid conditions. Pinch young stems in spring to encourage a more compact and bushy habit. Remove spent flowers to prolong the generous bloom and prune back hard in late autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for xerophytic beds, butterfly gardens, and sunny borders, it offers spectacular, prolonged blue-violet blooms. Its aromatic foliage adds a sensory dimension to the garden. A top-choice pollinator plant to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to arid and sunny areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":48697460261168,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/images_0de51c6b-70a3-4349-ae00-953691ea6598.jpg?v=1712875421","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/agastache-rugosa-blue-fortune","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}