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

Susan & Shelley,  Another excellent Agastache (I say Ag ah stash ee) is
Tutti Futti.  It has bright pink flowers, VERY long blooming and the leaves
smell like Juicy Fruit Gum.  It blooms well in dry shade too.  I'm going to
try Blue Fortune and  rupenstris this year too.

Marilyn Dube'
Natural Designs Nursery
Portland, OR


  -----Original Message-----
  From: owner-perennials@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On
Behalf Of Saxton, Susan
  Sent: Friday, January 11, 2002 11:44 AM
  To: perennials@hort.net
  Subject: 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 [P*@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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