Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
vvv
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Oswego चाय
In German
bilimbi
Oswego Tee
In French
bilimbi
Oswego thé
In Spanish
bilimbi
té Oswego
In Greek
bilimbi
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Tea Oswego
In Polish
bilimbi
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Oswega Tea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Oxalidales
Lamiales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Bilimbi and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Oswego Tea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Bilimbi and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Bilimbi and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
- Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bilimbi and Oswego Tea
Care of Bilimbi and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.