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Agastache mexicana 'Red Fortune'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H1 - G2   Australia:   1 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description Agastache mexicana 'Red Fortune' (anise hyssop) bears showy, faded purple, fragrant and repeat-blooming blooms during mid-summer to mid fall. This herbaceous perennial is upright and has medium green foliage that is matte, medium textured and fragrant. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen, vegetable garden and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Agastache mexicana 'Red Fortune' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.