Kudos™ Mandarin Hyssop

[Terra Nova identifies ‘Kudos Mandarin’](https://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/agastache-kudos-mandarin/) as a compact Agastache hybrid with bright orange flower spikes and aromatic foliage. The flowers open in summer and continue into autumn; new spring foliage can emerge bronze before turning green, extending its display beyond the flowering season. ## Size and placement Terra Nova’s [cultivar profile](https://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/agastache-kudos-mandarin/) lists about 17 inches of foliage, 16 inches of spread, and 22 inches to the flowering top; the [RHS profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/342653/agastache-kudos-mandarin-kudos-series/details) confirms the named selection and upright habit. Other sources give somewhat larger figures, so allow roughly 16–18 inches of width and expect the flower stems to rise above the foliage. The cultivar is listed for USDA Zones 5–10 and suits sunny borders, pollinator plantings, and containers. ## Growing conditions Give it full sun and well-drained soil. It tolerates dry conditions after establishment, but water regularly while new roots establish. The orange blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, as described by the [RHS profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/342653/agastache-kudos-mandarin-kudos-series/details) and [Park Seed](https://www.parkseed.com/products/agastache-kudos-kudos-mandarin-35305); aromatic leaves add sensory interest. ‘Kudos Mandarin’ belongs to Terra Nova’s Kudos series; [U.S. plant patent PP25,381](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP25381P3/en) identifies the cultivar and records its 2015-03-24 issue date. Published size varies with growing conditions and whether measurements include the flower spikes. ## Maintenance Plant in well-drained soil, especially where winters are wet. Water through the first growing season, then allow the soil to dry between waterings. Leave spent flower spikes standing into fall for their seasonal structure, then cut back old stems in spring before fresh growth expands.