Member of the mint family. Agastache has aromatic foliage and flowers; resembling that of licorice. An upright, clumping habit. Excellent source of nectar and highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Seeds provide winter food source for birds.
Kudos
Agastache hybrid 'Kudos Mandarin'
Hummingbird Mint
Image courtesy of Ball Seed
- Long lasting, bright orange flowers
- Blooms midsummer to early fall
- Neat, upright, mounding habit
- Bright green, fragrant foliage
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Edible
Fragrant
Garden
Long Blooming
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in full sun, in well drained soil. It's a good idea to mix gravel in with the soil to ensure good drainage, especially in winter. Naturally heat and drought tolerant. Wonderful border plant for perennial gardens.
Height: 15-18 in
Spread: 16 in
Spacing: 12-15 in
Bloom Color: Orange
Zone: 5-10
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Edible
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Native
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Mass Planting
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Naturalizing
- Long Blooming
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
- Groundhog Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Agastache
Common Name: Anise Hyssop
Member of the mint family. Agastache has aromatic foliage and flowers; resembling that of licorice. An upright, clumping habit. Excellent source of nectar and highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Seeds provide winter food source for birds.