Agastache x rugosa Crazy Fortune

<p class="western"><b>The <a href="https://www.promessedefleurs.ie/perennials/perennials-by-variety/agastache.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">agastache</a> is a lovely perennial that resembles lavender</b>, with its beautiful bushy habit and flowering spikes. Highly aromatic, the species <i>Agastache foeniculum</i> is appreciated both in the garden and in the kitchen. Its aniseed scent has earned it the nickname of <b>anise hyssop</b>. <i>Agastache rugosa</i>, or rough agastache, is also among the most well-known, with its minty fragrance. Its somewhat wild appearance is particularly wonderful <b>in natural gardens</b>.</p> <p class="western">Agastache comes in a wide variety of colours, allowing it to fit into any garden. From the soft lavender blue of the variety ‘Blue Fortune’ to the intense purplish-red of <i>A. mexicana</i> ‘Red Fortune’, this charming perennial adds a touch of whimsy to rockeries where its dense, upright habit shines. It also brightens summer borders, and its <b>aromatic character</b> is ideal for scenting edges. The variety ‘Golden Jubilee’, with its remarkable golden-yellow foliage, particularly lights up the garden. <b>Natural and wild</b>, agastache is also perfect for a flowering meadow or to dress up a rather dull bank.</p> <p class="western"><b>Highly melliferous</b>, the spikes of agastache attract numerous pollinating insects. A valuable ally in the vegetable garden and for the biodiversity of all our gardens, even urban ones!</p> [caption id="attachment_40070" align="aligncenter" width="1172"]<img class="wp-image-40070 size-full" src="https://www.promessedefleurs.com/blogwp/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/agastache-mellifere.jpg" alt="The flowers of agastache are highly melliferous." width="1172" height="780" /> The flowers of agastache are highly melliferous.[/caption] <p class="western">Quite hardy enough to thrive anywhere in France, agastache is <b>an easy-care plant</b> that will delight all gardeners, even beginners. There is only one true condition for its happiness: perfectly drained soil. It adapts to a wide range of soils, fearing only heavy, clayey lands that become waterlogged in winter. <b>It withstands both drought and cold</b> and is not troubled by pests or diseases. Even though powdery mildew may appear during the hottest, driest summers, it remains without harmful consequences.</p> <p class="western">Although agastache has a relatively short lifespan for a perennial (4-5 years), it makes up for this minor flaw with its <b>numerous spontaneous seedlings</b>, which constantly provide new shoots at its feet. Aromatic and vibrant, this long-overlooked perennial truly has all the qualities to be embraced in the garden!</p>