Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
vvv
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Wildlife
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
Oswego चाय
In German
Blau-Segge
Oswego Tee
In French
Bleu carex
Oswego thé
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
té Oswego
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
Tea Oswego
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
blue Sedge
Oswega Tea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Cyperaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oswego Tea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Blue Sedge and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
- Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Sedge and Oswego Tea
Care of Blue Sedge and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done 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 Blue Sedge 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.