RE: Blue Fortune a- GAS- ta -kee!

I don't pinch mine back at all, but it is growing on a west facing slope in a rock garden -- hot and dry.  I planted 3 plants and couldn't tell you what I have now.  It seems about politely (I get maybe 3 plants a year that I usuall share).  It branches well and you get long-lasting spikes that the bees ADORE.  Smashing with the Hyperion as well.  Probably the longest blooming combo in the garden.  The leaves smell like licorice.  And yes, I believe it is "aga STACK ee."  Can't recommend it enough!
-----Original Message-----
From: Pavlacky@cs.com [mailto:Pavlacky@cs.com]
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2002 11:20 AM
To: perennials@hort.net
Subject: Re: Blue Fortune a- GAS- ta -kee!

Susan,

Is 'Blue Fortune' hybrid the butterfly magnet that some sources are claiming (here in our NW city)?  Also, I read it is a 2-3' mounder, but do you cut it back a bit in early spring to prevent it from becoming lanky, or does it mound up pretty good without pinching?  I have notes in my garden journal to do this this year with mine, to try to get more stems/flowers.  I have A. rupestris Apricot Sunrise, and a couple others, but no blue-ish ones.  I love the smell of the leaves, it is one of my favorite plants to put near seating areas.
Still trying to relearn the pronunciation!  ( I said aga--STACH ee !)

SP
Portland, OR
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