Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Babylon
Monarda didyma
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, 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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
Oswego चाय
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Oswego Tee
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
té Oswego
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Tea Oswego
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Oswega Tea
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Salicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oswego Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Oswego Tea
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corkscrew Willow 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.