Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Monarda didyma
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Catmint
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
कटमींट
Oswego चाय
In German
Katzenminze
Oswego Tee
In French
Catmint
Oswego thé
In Spanish
catmint
té Oswego
In Greek
catmint
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
nêveda
Tea Oswego
In Polish
catmint
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Oswega Tea
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Catmint and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Catmint and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Oswego Tea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Catmint and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Catmint and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Care of Catmint and Oswego Tea
Care of Catmint and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Catmint pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Catmint 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.