Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Monarda didyma
Habitat
-
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
White, Lavender, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Hosta
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
Hosta
Oswego चाय
In German
Hosta
Oswego Tee
In French
Hosta
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Hosta
té Oswego
In Greek
Hosta
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Hosta
Tea Oswego
In Polish
Hosta
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
strone
Oswega Tea
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Hosta and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oswego Tea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Hosta and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Hosta and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Oswego Tea flower color:
- Oswego Tea leaf color:
Care of Hosta and Oswego Tea
Care of Hosta and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.