Agastache 'Kudos Red'
Best low-maintenance perennial for attracting pollinators to small garden spaces.
Agastache 'Kudos Red' offers a stunning display of vibrant crimson blooms that resist fading even in intense sunlight. This compact, dwarf hyssop variety boasts a long blooming period, providing continuous color from mid-summer through early fall. Its unique, mint-scented foliage is a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds, while its compact, well-branched habit makes it ideal for beds, borders, and containers. Highly resistant to powdery mildew, this hardy perennial is an easy-to-grow choice for adding bold, reblooming color to any garden.
$15.95
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Category Rank
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#1787 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-42%
Below average
SKU
27285
Who it's for
- Wildlife enthusiasts looking to attract hummingbirds and local pollinators
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color throughout the entire growing season
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscaping
Who should skip it
- Casual gardeners who prefer a hands-off, low-effort maintenance routine
- Gardeners preferring long-lived perennials that do not require frequent replacement
- Homeowners with heavy clay soil or poor drainage conditions
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
A reliable magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies throughout the growing season.
Disease Resistance
Superior resistance to powdery mildew ensures foliage stays healthy and vibrant.
Bloom Longevity
Consistent color production from mid-summer well into the autumn months.
Sun Tolerance
Crimson pigments remain bold and fade-resistant under intense direct sunlight.
Growth Habit
Compact, well-branched structure fits perfectly into containers and tight garden borders.
Maintenance Ease
Hardy perennial performance requires minimal effort for a high-impact visual display.
Key Specs
SKU
27285
Genus
Agastache
Variety
'Kudos Red'
Item Form
1-Quart
Bloom Color
Red
Foliage Color
Dark Green, Medium Green
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Growth Habit
Shrub
Features
- Maintains vibrant crimson color in full sun
- Long blooming period until early fall
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Compact, dwarf, and well-branched habit
- Fragrant mint-scented foliage
- Highly resistant to powdery mildew
- Produces reblooming flower clusters
- Ideal for beds, borders, and containers
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional vigor and reliable performance of the 'Kudos Red' Agastache. The primary delight centers on its outstanding functionality as a pollinator magnet; reviews frequently highlight the plant's ability to attract hummingbirds immediately upon blooming. While some noted initial small size upon delivery, the plant establishes quickly, offering a long season of vibrant, true red color. This robust quality and dependable appeal make it a highly valued addition to perennial gardens, justifying the investment for its sustained visual impact and ecological benefit.
Know before you buy
This is a compact, dwarf variety that reaches a mature height of about 1 foot and a width of 2 feet, making it well-suited for smaller spaces or the front of a garden bed.
Agastache 'Kudos Red' is a hardy perennial suitable for USDA zones 6 through 10. If you live in a region colder than zone 6, it may not survive the winter outdoors.
No, this specific cultivar is highly resistant to powdery mildew, which is a common issue with other hyssop varieties. It thrives best when planted in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight.
Yes, its compact, well-branched habit makes it an excellent choice for containers. Ensure the pot has good drainage to keep the soil from becoming waterlogged.
You will enjoy continuous color from mid-summer through early fall. The plant is known for its long blooming period and its ability to produce reblooming flower clusters.
Absolutely. The vibrant crimson blooms and mint-scented foliage are highly effective at attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.
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