Guava Lava Agastache
Agastache ‘Guava Lava’
Description
Turn up the heat in your garden with Guava Lava—a bold, sun-loving perennial that delivers vibrant coral-orange blooms all summer long. Each flower sits atop a mauve-pink calyx, creating a layered color effect that keeps looking great even after the blooms fade.
This compact, upright plant is a magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, bringing nonstop movement and life to sunny spaces. Tough, drought-tolerant, and incredibly easy to grow, it’s the perfect “plant it and forget it” performer.
Care Tips
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Light: Full sun (6+ hours required)
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Water: Low; drought-tolerant once established
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Soil: Well-drained soil is essential—thrives in sandy or rocky conditions
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Maintenance: Very low; avoid overly rich soils to maintain strong growth
Landscape Uses
- Perfect for pollinator gardens
- Ideal in rock gardens and xeriscapes
- Great for containers and patio plantings
- Adds color to sunny borders and mass plantings
Plant Details
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Mature Size: ~18–24" tall x 16–20" wide
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun
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Bloom Time: Mid-Summer through Fall
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Flower Color: Coral-orange with mauve-pink calyxes
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Foliage: Green, aromatic with mint-licorice scent
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Hardiness Zones: 5–9
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Habit: Upright, compact, well-branched
Wildlife & Garden Value
- Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Thrives in hot, dry conditions
- Long-lasting color with minimal effort
Why We Love It
If your garden gets hot and dry, this plant thrives where others struggle. Guava Lava brings bold color, fragrance, and pollinator power—all with almost no maintenance required.
