Kudos Red Agastache
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, deer-resistant summer color.
This perennial brings high-impact, fiery color to the garden without the typical fussiness of similar varieties. It trades the sprawling, unruly habit of traditional agastache for a compact, disease-resistant frame that thrives in containers or borders with minimal maintenance.
$14.99
at
Armstrong Garden Centers (Shop)
Who it's for
- Designers seeking reliable, season-long color for garden beds
- Wildlife gardeners wanting to attract hummingbirds and bees
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscaping
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working with heavy clay or poor-draining soil
- People looking for long-lived, permanent perennial fixtures
- Low-effort gardeners who prefer a hands-off maintenance routine
Performance breakdown
Bloom Consistency
Prolific flowering ensures vibrant color throughout the entire summer season.
Environmental Resilience
Superior hardiness allows for survival in challenging, cold, and wet soils.
Maintenance Ease
Simple deadheading and minimal pruning keep this perennial looking its best.
Pest Deterrence
Natural deer resistance protects your garden investment from common wildlife damage.
Versatility
Compact mounding habit fits perfectly in containers, borders, or floral arrangements.
Drought Tolerance
Requires very little supplemental water once the root system is established.
Key Specs
Mature Height
20 inches
Mature Width
16 inches
Light Needs
Full sun
Water Needs
Low
Hardiness Zone
05
Life Cycle
Perennial
Soil Type
Well-drained
Growth Habit
Mounding
Deer Resistant
Yes
Drought Tolerant
Yes
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