Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Monarda didyma
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Crocus
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
Crocus
Oswego चाय
In German
Krokus
Oswego Tee
In French
Crocus
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Azafrán
té Oswego
In Greek
κρόκος
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Tea Oswego
In Polish
Krokus
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
Erocum
Oswega Tea
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Crocus and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Crocus and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Oswego Tea season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Crocus and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Crocus and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Oswego Tea flower color:
- Oswego Tea leaf color:
Care of Crocus and Oswego Tea
Care of Crocus and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crocus 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.