Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
vvv
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
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
Loam
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
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
Garden Peony
Oswego चाय
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Oswego Tee
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
té Oswego
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
Tea Oswego
In Polish
Garden Peony
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Oswega Tea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Dilleniales
Lamiales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Garden Peony and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Oswego Tea season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Garden Peony and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Garden Peony and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
- Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Garden Peony and Oswego Tea
Care of Garden Peony and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony 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 Garden Peony 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.