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Agastache x hybrida 'Blue Fortune'
Common Name: Anise Hyssop
Selected for its profusion of long lasting, deep violet blue flower spikes, that appear from July to September and fragrant foliage. Prefers average to dry locations, and is a butterfly magnet. Bred (A. foeniculum x A. rugosa) and selected by Gert Fortgens of the Arboretum Trompenberg, in Rotterdam. Agastache 'Blue Fortune' is long flowering, heat and drought tolerant, as well as insect and disease resistant. Blue Fortune is a hybrid of species native to the US and Korea.
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Height: 2-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-9
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Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'
Common Name: Aromatic Aster
Shorter, bushier, bluer sister of 'Raydon's Favorite'. A strong growing low mound of bushy foliage covered in lavender blue flowers in mid fall. Highly tolerant of drought and poor soils. This Primrose Path introduction has excellent groundcover potential.
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Height: 15-18 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8
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Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'
Common Name: The Blues Little Bluestem
A true blue grass that loves the heat and humidity. In the fall the glowing blue becomes burgundy red and mingles throught the entire clump. Soft seed heads appear, adding a silvery winter effect. Selected by Dr. Richard Lighty, introduced by Tony Avent, and blessed by Kurt Bluemel.
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Height: 3 Feet
Spread: 2-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9
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