Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Monarda didyma
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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 Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, 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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Marigold
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
गेंदा
Oswego चाय
In German
Ringelblume
Oswego Tee
In French
Souci
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Caléndula
té Oswego
In Greek
κατιφές
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Tea Oswego
In Polish
Nogietek
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
Caltha
Oswega Tea
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Marigold and Oswego Tea
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Oswego Tea? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Oswego Tea. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Oswego Tea doesn't have thorns. Also Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Marigold has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes and Oswego Tea has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes. 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 Marigold and Oswego Tea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Marigold and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Oswego Tea season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Marigold and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Marigold and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Care of Marigold and Oswego Tea
Care of Marigold and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Marigold 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.