Kudos Silver Blue Hummingbird Mint
Agastache 'Kudos Silver Blue'Kudos Silver Blue Hummingbird Mint is a compact, long-blooming perennial prized for its soft lavender flower spikes, silvery calyxes, and fragrant foliage. From early summer through early fall, abundant blooms rise above neat mounds of aromatic green foliage, creating a cooling display of color while attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, honey bees, and other beneficial pollinators. Its tidy, well-branched habit makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, borders, and containers.
Unlike taller hummingbird mints, Kudos Silver Blue maintains a compact, upright form without becoming floppy. The fragrant foliage helps deter deer and rabbits, while the long-lasting flower spikes provide weeks of color and make excellent additions to fresh-cut flower arrangements.
Typically growing 18 to 24 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide, Kudos Silver Blue is ideal for sunny perennial borders, pollinator gardens, patio containers, and mass plantings. Its exceptional heat and drought tolerance allows it to thrive through the hottest months of summer with minimal maintenance.
This perennial performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it requires little supplemental watering and flourishes in average to lean soils with excellent drainage. Avoid overly wet conditions, especially during winter.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Plant in full sun in well-drained soil.
Soil: Prefers average to lean, well-drained soil.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Once established, water only during prolonged dry periods.
Fertilizing: Fertilizer is rarely needed. Avoid overly rich soils, which can encourage weak growth.
Pruning: Remove spent flower spikes to encourage continued blooming. Cut plants back in early spring before new growth emerges.
Spacing: Space plants 18–24 inches apart for mature growth and airflow.
Maintenance: Provide excellent drainage and avoid wet winter soils for the best long-term performance.
Its soft blue blooms, aromatic foliage, compact habit, and outstanding pollinator value make Kudos Silver Blue Hummingbird Mint a beautiful addition to sunny landscapes.
