Agastache Kudos Mandarin is a compact hybrid anise hyssop with dense spikes of vivid orange flowers that bloom continuously from early summer through frost. Its aromatic foliage deters browsing and adds a licorice like scent to the garden. Compact and tidy, it works especially well in smaller spaces or containers where bold color and fragrance are desired.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, moderately fertile soil
Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Highly deer resistant
Native Status
This plant is a cultivated hybrid derived from North American Agastache species. Though not naturally occurring in the wild, it is well suited to pollinator gardens and drought tolerant landscapes.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Attracts a wide variety of butterflies such as Painted Ladies, Eastern Tiger Swallowtails, and Monarchs throughout its long bloom period.
Bees
- Highly favored by native bumblebees, honeybees, and small solitary bees for its abundant nectar.
Moths
- Visited by day flying sphinx moths and other long tongued moths that feed from the tubular blooms.
Hummingbirds
- Frequented by Ruby Throated Hummingbirds who are drawn to the bright orange flower spikes.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space plants 18 - 24 in apart to allow for air circulation and full flowering.
Landscape Placement
- Well suited for pollinator borders, herb gardens, sunny patio containers, or drought resilient mixed plantings with seasonal bloomers.
Companion Plants
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Tickseed) - Light, fine textured foliage and soft yellow blooms pair beautifully with Agastache’s vibrant tones.
- Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) - Aromatic gray foliage and purple spires echo the drought tolerant, pollinator friendly theme.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Wood Sage) - Strong vertical accents and dark purple flowers make a striking contrast with orange spikes.
- Allium schoenoprasum (Chives) - Adds vertical form and summer flowers while attracting bees in shared herbaceous plantings.
- Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme) - Provides low growing aromatic foliage and nectar for small pollinators at the base of Agastache.