Monarda 'Aquarius'
A long-lasting cultivar requiring minimal division over time. Features good mildew resistance and soft violet-purple colour. The excellent winter silhouette extends garden interest beyond the growing season. Plants maintain vigor without frequent intervention.
The reduced maintenance needs and mildew resistance make it more reliable than older selections. The soft purple tones work well in pastel schemes. The winter structure adds architectural interest when many perennials have collapsed. Good choice for lower-maintenance borders.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun to part shade
Moisture: average
Soil: average moisture-retentive
Hardiness zone: 3
Maintenance: low to moderate
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 130
Spread (cm): 75
Habit: upright clump
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: July–Aug
Seasonal interest: summer bloom; soft violet purple; winter silhouette
Foliage: green
Flower: violet purple
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators; hummingbirds
Deer/Rabbit resistance: moderate
Habitat: borders; low maintenance plantings; winter interest
Features: long-lasting; minimal division needed; good mildew resistance; soft violet-purple; excellent winter silhouette; low maintenance
Notes: long-lasting without division; good mildew resistance; excellent winter structure