Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
vvv
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Not Available
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
Oswego चाय
In German
Himalaya Blue Poppy
Oswego Tee
In French
Himalaya pavot bleu
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Amapola azul del Himalaya
té Oswego
In Greek
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Tea Oswego
In Polish
Himalayan niebieski mak
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
Blue Himalayan Poppy
Oswega Tea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Papaveraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oswego Tea
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oswego Tea? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oswego Tea. Himalayan Blue Poppy has thorns and Oswego Tea doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Blue Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Blue Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Oswego Tea has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oswego Tea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Summer and Oswego Tea season is Summer. The type of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
- Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oswego Tea
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy 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.