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    Monarda 'Aquarius'

    Also Known As

    • Aquarius Bee Balm

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

    Monarda 'Aquarius' plant details

    Monarda 'Aquarius' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Monarda 'Aquarius'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda 'Aquarius'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    With flowers of that soft silvery-pink that blends so sweetly, this mildew-resistant variety will be sure to please; Sturdy 30" stems. Sun/Med-Wet

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Monarda 'Aquarius' plant

    How to Grow Monarda 'Aquarius'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Monarda didyma 'Raspberry Wine', Oswego Tea, Raspberry Wine Bee Balm

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 36"-48"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Monarda 'Prairie Gypsy'

    aka Prairie Gypsy Bee Balm

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-40"

    Width: 18"-48"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Monarda 'Marshall's Delight'

    aka Bee Balm, Bergamot, Horsemint, Oswego Tea

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-28"

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Monarda 'Jacob Cline'

    aka Monarda didyma 'Jacob Kline', Bee Balm, Bergamot, Horsemint, Jacob Kline Bee Balm, Oswego Tea

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Monarda 'Jacob Cline' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Monarda fistulosa

    aka Bee Balm, Wild Bergamont

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Monarda fistulosa close-up, flower by Hardyplants
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