White Flower Farm
Agastache 'Kudos Mandarin'
Best low-maintenance perennial for attracting hummingbirds to sunny garden containers.
Agastache 'Kudos Mandarin' is a compact perennial celebrated for its tidy, upright habit and a long season of clear, eye-catching orange blossoms. This variety is drought-resistant once established and serves as a special attraction for hummingbirds. Bred for exceptional garden performance, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, happily tolerating summer heat and early frosts. It is an excellent choice for containers, offering easy care and reliable color throughout the summer months into early fall.
$18.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1787
/ 3268
#1787 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-35%
Below average
SKU
20956
/ S
Who it's for
- Eco-conscious gardeners supporting local pollinator populations
- Designers seeking warm, standout accents for perennial borders
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, long-lasting seasonal color
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions with harsh, wet winter climates
- Landscapers working with heavy clay or poorly draining soil
- Gardeners sensitive to strong, herbal, or licorice-like scents
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
A reliable magnet for hummingbirds throughout the peak summer months.
Heat Tolerance
Thrives in sweltering conditions that cause other perennials to wilt.
Maintenance Ease
Compact, tidy growth habit requires minimal pruning to look its best.
Bloom Longevity
Provides consistent, vibrant color from mid-summer well into early autumn.
Drought Resilience
Once established, it requires significantly less water than traditional garden varieties.
Container Versatility
Perfectly sized for pots, offering a high-impact display in small spaces.
Key Specs
SKU
S20956
Hardiness Zone
5-10
Exposure
Sun
Blooms In
July through September
Mature Height
15-18 inches
Spacing
16 inches
Ships as
1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Patent
PP 25,381
Features
- Maintains a tidy, upright habit
- Produces clear, eye-catching orange blossoms over a long season
- Drought resistant once established
- Special attraction for hummingbirds
- Offers exceptional garden performance
- Happily shrugs off summer heat and early frosts
- Easy care
What customers say
The vibrant color and exceptional garden performance are the standout features for 'Kudos Mandarin'. Consumers consistently highlight the plant's reliability, noting its ability to establish quickly and deliver continuous, long lasting blooms that attract hummingbirds and bees throughout the season. While initial plant size upon delivery sometimes drew comment, the overall quality and vigorous growth once planted provided significant aesthetic value and proved to be a worthwhile investment for perennial borders.
Know before you buy
This variety is hardy in zones 5 through 10. It is highly resilient, capable of handling intense summer heat and even early autumn frosts.
For optimal airflow and growth, space each plant 16 inches apart. This ensures the plant maintains its tidy, upright habit as it matures to its full height of 15 to 18 inches.
Yes, 'Kudos Mandarin' is an excellent choice for containers due to its compact size and long blooming season. Ensure your pot has excellent drainage, as this plant prefers not to sit in waterlogged soil.
Once established, this Agastache is quite drought-resistant. While it will need regular water during its first season to develop a strong root system, it becomes much more self-sufficient in subsequent years.
Yes, the tubular, nectar-rich orange blossoms are a proven magnet for hummingbirds. Planting it in a sunny, visible spot will give you the best chance of observing them throughout the summer.
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