Kudos Silver Blue Agastache
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners wanting to attract local pollinators.
The Kudos™ Silver Blue Agastache, also known as Dwarf Hummingbird Mint, is a resilient and attractive perennial. It boasts continuous blooms of light-blue flowers from mid-summer to early fall, attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its fragrant foliage adds an aromatic dimension to gardens. This cultivar is exceptionally hardy, disease-resistant, and tolerant of both moisture and cold, making it a low-maintenance choice for various garden settings. Its compact size is ideal for containers or mass plantings, offering vibrant color and reliable performance.
$13.49
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
29
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#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-51%
Below average
Life Cycle
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking tidy, long-blooming perennials for small spaces
- Conservationists looking to support local hummingbird and pollinator populations
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, deer-resistant landscape plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working with heavy, moisture-retaining clay soils
- Residents in regions with harsh, wet, or unpredictable winters
- Individuals sensitive to strong, herbal, or licorice-like scents
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
A magnet for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies throughout the growing season.
Maintenance Ease
Low-water needs and disease-resistant foliage simplify long-term garden care.
Bloom Longevity
Provides consistent, vibrant color from mid-summer well into the autumn months.
Climate Resilience
Exceptional winter hardiness allows for reliable performance across diverse growing zones.
Spatial Versatility
Compact mounding habit fits perfectly in containers or tight garden borders.
Deer Resistance
Aromatic foliage effectively deters browsing deer from damaging your landscape investment.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Low
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Fragrance Level
Moderate Fragrance
Pet Safe
No
Growth Habit
Mounding
Mature Height
18-24 inches
Features
- Blooms non-stop all season
- Fragrant foliage for aromatic appeal
- Compact size for small spaces
- Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds
- Drought and deer resistant
- Exceptional winter hardiness
- Disease-free foliage
- Excellent cut flower
What customers say
Gardeners are thrilled with the reliability and aesthetic appeal of the Kudos Silver Blue Agastache. Reviewers frequently highlight its striking, unique color and compact habit, making it a standout in the garden. Its ability to thrive in challenging conditions, resisting drought and heat while blooming continuously from early summer until frost, establishes it as a high quality, low maintenance perennial. This consistent performance ensures excellent value and makes it a favorite for attracting pollinators.
Know before you buy
This plant has a mounding habit and reaches a mature height of 18 to 24 inches with a spread of about 24 inches. Its compact size makes it well-suited for containers or smaller garden beds where space is limited.
Yes, it prefers lean, well-drained soil. It is important to avoid heavy clay soils, as they can retain too much moisture and potentially harm the root system.
Yes, the Kudos Silver Blue Agastache is considered deer resistant. Its aromatic foliage is generally unappealing to deer, making it a reliable choice for gardens in areas with high wildlife activity.
For the best performance and continuous blooming, this plant requires full sun. Aim for at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight each day.
No, the Kudos Silver Blue Agastache is not considered pet-safe. It is best to plant it in areas where your pets do not typically graze or chew on garden vegetation.
This variety has low watering needs. Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant and performs best when the soil is allowed to dry out slightly between waterings.
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