Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Enjoy colorful blooms all summer long when you plant the Kudos™ Ambrosia Hummingbird Mint. Also known as Agastache 'Kudos Ambrosia’, this plant features trumpet-shaped flowers that grow on tall stems. The blooms shift in color from pink to orange and cream for a kaleidoscope of color. The flowers have a honey-mint scent and bloom from June to September.
Kudos™ Ambrosia Hummingbird Mint is a beautiful plant to include in a bed, border, or mass planting. This plant also lives very comfortably in containers, and the tall stems make excellent cut flowers. The bottom portion of the stems has medium-green foliage with gently scalloped edges. These plants are deer resistant and drought tolerant, making them easy to maintain. Hummingbirds enjoy the blooms and will be frequent visitors.
Kudos™ Ambrosia Hummingbird Mint Care
Plant this perennial in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. The Kudos™ Ambrosia Hummingbird Mint has average water needs and does not tolerate waterlogged soil, especially in the colder winter months. It grows well in containers, although pots will need to be watered more often than plants in the ground. Feed established plants using a balanced fertilizer annually in the spring.
Deadhead the plant to encourage more blooms. Divide the Kudos™ Ambrosia Hummingbird Mint as needed during the spring.
Kudos™ Ambrosia Hummingbird Mint Spacing
The Kudos™ Ambrosia Hummingbird Mint has an upright, mounded growth habit and will grow 17 to 20 inches tall and 12 to 16 inches wide. Space plants 12 to 16 inches apart when creating a full planting.
Kudos™ Ambrosia Hummingbird Mint Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 10 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 17 - 20 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 16 Inches |
| Spacing: 12 - 16 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Orange, Pink |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Early Summer, Summer Bloomer, Late Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators |
| Brand: Plants That Work |
| Common Name: Kudos™ Ambrosia Hummingbird Mint |
| Other Name(s): Hummingbird Mint Hyssop |
| Scientific Name: Agastache 'Kudos Ambrosia' |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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