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Agastache 'Ava'
Also Known As
- Agastache cana x barberi 'Ava'
- Ava Mexican Hyssop
- Ava's Hummingbird Mint
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Agastache 'Ava' plant details
Agastache 'Ava' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Agastache 'Ava'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, fragrant, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agastache 'Ava'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Agastache 'Ava'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-10a
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 10"-15"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-36"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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