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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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely tall spikes to 4 feet are full of purple-pink flowers. They are very deer-resistant because of its pungent minty smell - pleasant to us but not to deer. It re-blooms if deadheaded. 3 ft width on a mature clump. Minimum temperature: -10°F

Gardening facts about Agastache 'Ava' plant

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

  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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