Agastache, Hybrid Anise-Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint 'Ava'

Agastache

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Agastache (ah-gas-TAH-kee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brighton, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Hebron, Kentucky

Lafayette, Louisiana

Havre De Grace, Maryland

Millis, Massachusetts

Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Irrigon, Oregon

Lincoln University, Pennsylvania

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Clemson, South Carolina

Conroe, Texas

Georgetown, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

9
positives
1
neutral
2
negatives
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Milton, MA (Zone 6a) | May 2017 | positive

We loved Ava for a couple of years but after the last winter (2016-17) it didn't come back. We loved it so much that I ordered it again. ...Read More

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Conroe, TX | September 2013 | positive

I'm planning on planting more next year hummingbirds love it !
I'll wait for end of the year specials , than I'll repot them to ov...Read More

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Pewaukee, WI (Zone 5a) | June 2013 | positive

Gorgeous plant with non-stop blooms from the end of June to frost. This plant has survived 2 years in my zone 5 garden. It is easy to pro...Read More

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Mico, TX (Zone 8b) | March 2012 | neutral

Just got the plant from high country gardens, in zone 8 B with summers at 130 degrees and really hot in the sun, all my areas with reall...Read More

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Clemson, SC | April 2011 | positive

Positive so far. Planted young plants from High Country Gardens late last summer. They look quite perky this spring. So far they've ...Read More

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Irrigon, OR (Zone 7b) | October 2009 | positive

This plant has done well in Irrigon,Or. We have strong winds 25-30 mph it still seems not to bother this plant. Grew about 5 ft.

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Placitas, NM | June 2009 | negative

An absolutely beautiful and tall growing Agastache, but the stems are too brittle and break off in the wind, even when pinched back in th...Read More

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| January 2009 | positive

A lovely plant and the hummingbirds do love it. This plant grew very strongly for me in Elephant Butte, NM. There was no problem with ste...Read More

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Tucson, AZ (Zone 9b) | August 2008 | negative

This plant looks good and blooms wonderfully. However, the stalks are extremely sensitive and break at the slightest touch. I've watched ...Read More

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Hebron, KY | July 2007 | positive

Gorgeous! Wonderful 'all around' plant! Great for Hummers!

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Millis, MA (Zone 6a) | July 2007 | positive

Has thrived in pure sand. Needs good drainage in this area. Enormous and gorgeous!!!!!

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Homosassa, FL (Zone 9a) | May 2007 | positive

Ava grew over 4 feet tall and bloomed non-stop from mid-summer to first frost. The two shades of purple in the bloom are absolutely gorge...Read More

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