Agastache 'Ava'
Ava giant hyssop
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Blooms emerge mid-summer and persist through late fall |
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Flowers are accented by deep, burgundy-pink calyxes |
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Easy to grow in quarts or 1 gallon containers |
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Available in 72 cell plugs |
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Hybrid between A. cana × A. barberi |
Sweetly fragrant, tubular, rose pink flowers emerge in June, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden well into September. Flowers bloom in whorls on sturdy, erect stems; foliage carries a mint aroma. Deep, burgundy-pink calyxes accent gorgeous blooms along square stems, creating a striking contrast.
Height24-48 Inches |
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Spread18-24 Inches |
Bloom Color
PinkUSDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils under full sun to part shade (best flower production occcurst in full sun). Deadhead spent flowers to promote additional bloom; cut back annually late winter to early spring. Good soil drainage is essential to avoid crown/root rot.
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