Agastache mexicana Red Fortune
Agastache mexicana Red Fortune
Agastache mexicana Red Fortune
Agastache mexicana Red Fortune
Mexican giant hyssop
PLANTS ARRIVED IN POOR CONDITION, SICKLY AND WITHERED, AND EVEN A POT WITH A COMPLETELY DRY STEM. THE WHOLE PARCEL WITH OTHER VARIETIES OF AGASTACHE WAS OF SHODDY QUALITY; VERY DISAPPOINTING.
ELISABETH, 29/03/2026
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Description
The Agastache mexicana 'Red Fortune' is a variety of Agastache that grows to a height of 1.20m (4ft) at maturity. Its highly aromatic foliage has hints of anise, mint, lemon, and licorice, giving off a refreshing and pleasant fragrance when crushed or brushed against. In July and August, it produces a very bright, long-lasting flowering in deep red-purple spikes that attract pollinators. With regular deadheading, the flowering can last until October. This plant is not very hardy and is sensitive to temperatures below -8 to -10°C (17.6 to 14°F).
Agastache belongs to the Lamiaceae family, related to salvias, catmints, and thymes. It is native to North America and Mexico. This herbaceous perennial, more perennial in drier winter soils, forms a large upright clump with highly branched stems. It has dark green, triangular leaves with serrated edges that grow along the length of the angular floral stems. When crushed, they release a pleasant scent of anise and mint. The flowering period lasts from July to October, with upright, densely coloured inflorescences composed of small tubular flowers. This highly nectar-rich flowering attracts a large number of bees and butterflies. The 'Red Fortune' variety forms an upright clump that reaches 1.20m (4ft) in height at maturity and gradually spreads to about 50cm (20in) in width. Its bright flowering appears in dense spikes ranging from cherry red to deep purple.
The fragrant leaves and flowers of this Agastache can be used for infusions or dried to flavour dishes. It is easy to grow and tolerates temporary drought, thriving in well-drained soil and sunny locations. Be cautious of powdery mildew during dry periods. In hot regions, it requires sufficient water while flowering. It can be used in informal or wild-looking flower beds, paired with Monardas or salvias. It also works well in large flower borders and containers on the terrace, planted in groups of three identical plants or mixed with blue, violet, or red agastaches to add verticality and animation. This low-maintenance perennial provides structure to flower beds composed of grasses (stipas, eragrostis, pennisetums), herbaceous salvias, tall daisies, echinaceas, solidago, and asters. It also pairs well with shrub potentillas and Azure 'Rush' perennial geranium. As it attracts pollinators, consider using it to attract them to your orchard and vegetable garden. Its spikes are perfect for making dried bouquets.
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Agastache
mexicana
Red Fortune
Lamiaceae
Mexican giant hyssop
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Planting and care
The Agastache mexicana 'Red Fortune' is a plant that especially fears soils that are continuously moist in winter, as they harm its hardiness and can cause it to disappear. In our heavy soil, we dig a hole 30 cm (12in) in all directions, pour in coarse sand and plant the stump without adding any soil. This plant requires a sunny exposure and protection from strong frost. During harsh winters, cover the stumps with straw or dead leaves to form a thick mulch. The soil that welcomes it should be fertile, loose, well-drained, but rather moist. The plant can tolerate periods of temporary drought, which nevertheless harm its flowering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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