Agastache Kudos Silver Blue (Hummingbird Mint)
Agastache ‘Kudos Silver Blue’ (Hummingbird Mint) is a compact and bushy, upright herbaceous perennial forming a low mound of aromatic, deep green, oval to lance-shaped leaves. From early summer until fall, it boasts plump spikes of soft, clear light blue flowers.
Agastache 'Kudos Silver Blue' (Hummingbird Mint) is a compact and bushy, upright herbaceous perennial forming a low mound of aromatic, deep green, oval to lance-shaped leaves. From early summer until fall, it boasts plump spikes of soft, clear light blue flowers. Blooming continuously weeks after weeks, they provide long-lasting, glowing color in beds, borders, or containers and hummingbirds feast on them. Delicate-looking but fast-growing, this pretty Agastache is among the best of all hardy perennials for attracting pollinating insects.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 4 – 12 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Agastache – Hyssops |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |