Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Monarda didyma
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Oswego चाय
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Oswego Tee
In French
Rocket Dame
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
té Oswego
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Tea Oswego
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Oswega Tea
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Dame's Rocket and Oswego Tea
Wondering what are the properties of Dame's Rocket and Oswego Tea? We provide you with everything About Dame's Rocket and Oswego Tea. Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns and Oswego Tea doesn't have thorns. Also Dame's Rocket does not have fragrant flowers. Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Vomiting and Oswego Tea has allergic reactions like Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dame's Rocket and Oswego Tea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Oswego Tea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Care of Dame's Rocket and Oswego Tea
Care of Dame's Rocket and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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.