Agastache Kudos 'Kudos Mandarin' Hyssop
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, pollinator-friendly blooms.
Discover the Agastache Kudos 'Kudos Mandarin' Hyssop, a hybrid cultivar celebrated for its superior hardiness and compact growth. This aromatic perennial boasts pinkish-orange blooms from early summer to late fall, attracting a host of pollinators like bees and butterflies while deterring deer and slugs. Its foliage emerges bronze in spring, maturing to olive green. Ideal for sunny borders and containers, it thrives in well-drained soil and offers low maintenance, making it a vibrant and resilient addition to any garden landscape.
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Genus
Agastache
/ Agastache
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting color throughout the entire growing season
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance plants for hot, dry landscapes
- Nature lovers wanting to attract hummingbirds and pollinators to gardens
Who should skip it
- Low-effort gardeners who prefer plants that do not require deadheading
- Gardeners with heavy clay soil or poor drainage issues
- People looking for long-lived perennials that never need replacing
Performance breakdown
Pollinator attraction
A magnet for bees and butterflies throughout the entire growing season.
Pest resistance
Natural aromatic properties effectively discourage deer and slugs from feeding.
Bloom duration
Consistent color output from early summer well into the autumn months.
Maintenance ease
Requires minimal intervention once established in well-drained garden soil.
Disease resilience
Strong genetic resistance to downy mildew keeps foliage looking pristine.
Spatial versatility
Compact growth habit fits perfectly in containers or tight border spaces.
Key Specs
Genus
Agastache
Species
hybrid
Variety
'Kudos Mandarin'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
22 in
Mature Width
16 in
Hardiness Zones
6 - 10
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Features
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
- Aromatic foliage deters deer and slugs
- Long bloom time from early summer to late fall
- Compact size for smaller gardens
- Resistant to downy mildew
- Adaptable to various soil conditions
- Low maintenance requirements
- Unique bronze and olive green foliage
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Agastache Kudos Mandarin for its exceptional garden reliability and stunning visual appeal. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's vigorous growth and its ability to produce vibrant, long lasting mandarin orange blooms throughout the season. A major draw is its effectiveness in attracting hummingbirds and bees, making it a reliable centerpiece for pollinator gardens. The compact, tidy habit also earns high marks for ease of placement in various landscape designs.
Know before you buy
This cultivar is bred for a compact habit, reaching a mature height of approximately 22 inches and a width of 16 inches. Its size makes it an excellent choice for containers or the front of a garden border.
Yes, the aromatic foliage of the Agastache is generally unappealing to deer and slugs. While no plant is entirely immune to pests, this variety is highly resistant compared to many other perennials.
For the best performance, plant it in a location that receives full sun. It requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot, but it is otherwise quite adaptable to various soil types.
You will enjoy blooms from early summer through late fall. This extended flowering window provides a consistent food source for pollinators like bees and butterflies throughout the season.
It is considered a low-maintenance perennial. Once established, it has medium water needs and is specifically resistant to downy mildew, which is a common issue with other Agastache varieties.
The Kudos Mandarin Hyssop is hardy in zones 6 through 10. If you live in a climate within these zones, it should return reliably each year.
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