Kudos Yellow Hummingbird Mint
Agastache 'Kudos Yellow'Kudos Yellow Hummingbird Mint is a compact, long-blooming perennial valued for its bright buttery-yellow flower spikes, fragrant foliage, and outstanding pollinator appeal. Blooming from early summer through early fall, abundant flower spikes rise above tidy mounds of aromatic green foliage, creating a bright, cheerful display that attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, honey bees, and other beneficial pollinators. Its compact size makes it an excellent addition to borders, pollinator gardens, and patio containers.
With its naturally dense, well-branched habit, Kudos Yellow stays neat throughout the growing season without the need for staking. The aromatic foliage helps deter deer and rabbits, while the long-lasting blooms provide weeks of color and make attractive additions to fresh-cut bouquets.
Typically growing 18 to 24 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide, Kudos Yellow is perfect for the front of sunny borders, mass plantings, containers, and smaller landscapes. Its exceptional heat and drought tolerance allows it to thrive with minimal maintenance once established.
This perennial performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. It prefers average to lean soils and requires very little supplemental watering after establishment. Excellent drainage is essential, especially during the winter months.
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 buttery-yellow blooms, fragrant foliage, compact growth habit, and ability to attract hummingbirds make Kudos Yellow Hummingbird Mint an excellent choice for colorful, pollinator-friendly gardens.
