Kudos™ Ambrosia Hyssop

Kudos™ ‘Kudos Ambrosia’ is a compact perennial Agastache with upright spikes that open from orange buds into pink flowers. The KUDOS™ selection was bred for a short, hardy habit; it flowers in summer and continues into early fall, bringing color to a sunny border or a roomy container. Its aromatic foliage and long flower display make it useful in pollinator plantings. ## Size and placement [Terra Nova’s cultivar profile](https://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/agastache-kudos-ambrosia/) lists mature foliage at about 17 inches tall and 16 inches wide; its flowering stems reach about 22 inches. The numeric size fields describe foliage dimensions, while the taller stems are seasonal flowering height. It performs best in full sun and fertile, sharply drained soil; the breeder stresses excellent winter drainage. Allow the soil to dry somewhat between waterings after establishment. Terra Nova reports drought tolerance once established and notes hummingbirds, pollinators, and deer resistance as landscape attributes. Flowering is listed June through September, though local timing shifts with climate. ## Seasonal interest The orange buds and rose-pink flowers create a two-tone effect over a long summer-to-fall season. The plant dies back for winter dormancy, so its main display is seasonal rather than evergreen. [U.S. plant patent PP25614](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP25614P3/en) identifies Kudos Ambrosia as an Agastache hybrid. Use it where the flower spikes can be seen near a path, in a mixed border, or as the focal plant in a container. ## Maintenance Provide regular water while new plants establish, then reduce irrigation as roots develop. Keep the crown and surrounding soil well drained, especially through winter, to limit losses in wet conditions.