Kudos™ Ambrosia Hummingbird Mint (Agastache 'Kudos Ambrosia')

Kudos™ Ambrosia Hummingbird Mint (Agastache 'Kudos Ambrosia'), also known as hyssop, brings a blend of pink and orange flowers to the garden from early summer until the first frost. Aromatic foliage adds another layer of interest.

The flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Plant this drought-tolerant perennial in a sunny pollinator border or container, paired with coneflower, daylily, or Russian sage for a colorful summer display.

Growing details

• Plant type: Perennial
• Spacing: Approximately 1 foot apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–10
• Light: Full sun; also tolerates part sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Flowers: Pink and orange blooms from early summer to frost
• Foliage: Aromatic leaves
• Tolerance: Drought

Care and garden use

This low-maintenance perennial benefits from regular deadheading to promote more blooms. Good drainage is important: poorly drained soil may cause crown and root rot. Watch for powdery mildew, wilt, and rust.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, sunny borders, pollinator gardens, naturalized areas, foundation plantings, or containers with good drainage.

Image credits: cultivar413, Agastache 'Kudos Ambrosia'; photo(s) courtesy of TERRA NOVA® Nurseries, Inc., Agastache ‘Kudos Ambrosia’. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.