Similar to Blue Fortune only in name, the "red" version is still a worthy plant in spite of its misfortunate moniker, with its continuous flowering and numerous deep rose flower spikes beginning in late June and continuing until the first hard frost. It's still blooming at Thanksgiving here! Just call it a dwarf 'Tutti Frutti' and enjoy it. As with other Agastaches, very attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies of all types. An Agastache mexicana hybrid. Patent held by Future Plants.
All Summer Blooming
Very showy pot crop
Easy to grow
Fast growing
Height
2-3 Feet
Bloom Color
Rose Pink
USDA Hardiness Zone 7-11
Interesting Notes
Agastache is a genus of about 30 species of aromatic perennials in the Lamiaceae family. The genus is further divided into two sections, Agastache and Brittonastrum.Section Brittonastrum contains 14 species and the balance are in Section Agastache. They are predominately found in dry hilly areas of the Southwestern U.S., Mexico, Japan, and China. These species are suitable for use in herb gardens or in a mixed border. Due to their aromatic nature they are highly attractive to insects. To cultivate these species, grow them in a well drained fertile soil in full sun. In warm climates the less hardy varieties may need to be overwintered in a sheltered area. Botresearch USA
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Full sun in average to dry soil with good drainage. Very easy to grow and drought tolerant once established. Will tolerate light shade, but can get lanky without enough sun. Drainage is essential, consider planting in raised beds or containers. Wet winters are deadly
