Kudos Red Agastache
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, deer-resistant summer color.
The Kudos Red Agastache is a vibrant, herbaceous perennial offering cheerful, carefree summer color. This Monrovia hybrid boasts increased hardiness and disease resistance, even tolerating wet, cold soils. Reaching a mature height of 20 inches and a spread of 16 inches, it's perfectly suited for borders, containers, or beautiful flower arrangements. For best results, plant in coarse, well-drained soil and water regularly during establishment and bloom. Deadheading encourages continuous flowering, and a spring prune maintains its tidy form.
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#836 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Mature Height
20
/ inches
Who it's for
- Designers seeking reliable, season-long color for garden beds
- Wildlife gardeners wanting to attract hummingbirds and bees
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscaping
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working with heavy clay or poor-draining soil
- People looking for long-lived, permanent perennial fixtures
- Low-effort gardeners who prefer a hands-off maintenance routine
Performance breakdown
Bloom Consistency
Prolific flowering ensures vibrant color throughout the entire summer season.
Environmental Resilience
Superior hardiness allows for survival in challenging, cold, and wet soils.
Maintenance Ease
Simple deadheading and minimal pruning keep this perennial looking its best.
Pest Deterrence
Natural deer resistance protects your garden investment from common wildlife damage.
Versatility
Compact mounding habit fits perfectly in containers, borders, or floral arrangements.
Drought Tolerance
Requires very little supplemental water once the root system is established.
Key Specs
Mature Height
20 inches
Mature Width
16 inches
Light Needs
Full sun
Water Needs
Low
Hardiness Zone
05
Life Cycle
Perennial
Soil Type
Well-drained
Growth Habit
Mounding
Features
- Prolific blooming for continuous summer color
- Compact size for containers and borders
- Improved hardiness and disease resistance
- Tolerant of wet, cold soils
- Low water needs once established
- Deer resistant
- Drought tolerant
- Suitable for cut flower arrangements
What customers say
The exceptional reliability and striking visual quality of the Kudos Red Agastache drive strong positive sentiment. Gardeners consistently praise its ability to deliver vibrant red orange blooms that last throughout the season, often exceeding expectations for bloom duration. It establishes easily and proves hardy, making it a dependable choice even in hotter climates. A major draw is its effectiveness as a pollinator magnet, reliably attracting hummingbirds and bees. This combination of low maintenance and high impact color confirms its value.
Know before you buy
With a mature spread of 16 inches, you should space your Kudos Red Agastache plants about 16 to 18 inches apart to allow for proper airflow and healthy growth.
Yes, this specific hybrid is bred for improved hardiness and handles wet, cold soil better than many other Agastache varieties. However, it still performs best in well-drained soil, so avoid planting it in areas that remain consistently waterlogged.
Kudos Red Agastache is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardens where wildlife pressure is a concern. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, the aromatic foliage typically deters them.
To encourage continuous flowering, deadhead the spent blooms throughout the season. This prevents the plant from putting energy into seed production and keeps it focused on creating new flowers.
Absolutely. Its compact, mounding habit and 20-inch height make it an excellent candidate for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage holes to keep the soil from staying too wet.
Perform a light prune in the spring to remove any dead or damaged growth from the winter. This helps maintain the plant's tidy, mounding form as it begins its new growth cycle.
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