High Country Gardens
Agastache cana 'Rosita'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly color.
Elevate your garden with the Agastache cana 'Rosita', a semi-dwarf perennial celebrated for its abundant raspberry-red flower spikes and aromatic foliage. This cultivar boasts exceptional bushiness, offering significantly more blooms than standard varieties. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it requires minimal water once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for mass plantings or containers. Its long blooming season from summer through fall, coupled with its resistance to deer and rabbits, ensures continuous beauty and attracts beneficial pollinators and hummingbirds.
$14.44
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
864
/ 3268
#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-48%
Below average
Mature Height
24
/ inches
Who it's for
- Wildlife gardeners seeking to support hummingbirds and beneficial insects
- Xeriscaping enthusiasts living in arid or water-restricted regions
- Landscape designers wanting long-lasting, vibrant color through autumn
Who should skip it
- Gardeners managing heavy clay or poorly draining soil conditions
- Plant owners preferring long-lived perennials over short-lived varieties
- Sensitive gardeners bothered by strong, persistent herbal scents
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
A magnet for hummingbirds and bees throughout the late summer season.
Drought Resilience
Thrives in lean, dry conditions with minimal supplemental watering required.
Pest Resistance
Reliably ignored by deer and rabbits, protecting your garden investment.
Bloom Density
Superior branching creates a significantly fuller display than standard Agastache varieties.
Maintenance Ease
A low-effort perennial that rewards gardeners with consistent, long-lasting color.
Hardiness Range
Versatile enough to perform well across a wide variety of climates.
Key Specs
Mature Height
24 inches
Mature Spread
18 inches
Hardiness Zones
5-10
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Well-drained, lean
Water Needs
Low
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Ships As
Potted Plant
Features
- Abundant raspberry-red flower spikes
- Aromatic foliage
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Drought tolerant
- Long blooming season
- Attracts pollinators
- Semi-dwarf growth habit
- Low maintenance
What customers say
Agastache 'Rosita' is celebrated for its remarkable garden reliability and striking beauty. It consistently thrives, even in challenging hot and dry environments where other plants falter. Its abundant rose pink blooms offer season long color and are a favorite for hummingbirds. This plant provides impressive performance and visual appeal, making it an excellent choice for water wise and pollinator friendly gardens. Its robust nature ensures a dependable and attractive addition to any landscape.
Know before you buy
With a mature spread of 18 inches, you should space your Agastache 'Rosita' plants about 18 to 20 inches apart on center to allow for proper airflow and growth.
No, once established, 'Rosita' is quite drought-tolerant. It prefers lean, well-drained soil and will perform best if you allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
This cultivar is considered resistant to both deer and rabbits. Its aromatic foliage is generally unappealing to these garden pests, making it a reliable choice for areas where they are active.
Yes, its semi-dwarf growth habit and bushy form make it an excellent candidate for containers. Ensure you use a well-draining potting mix and a pot with drainage holes to prevent root rot.
You can enjoy its raspberry-red spikes from summer through fall. It is a long-blooming perennial that provides consistent color and attracts hummingbirds and pollinators throughout the warmer months.
Agastache 'Rosita' is hardy in zones 5 through 10. If you live in the colder end of that range, ensure your soil is exceptionally well-draining, as winter moisture can be more damaging to the roots than the cold itself.
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