Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
vvv
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
OSTEOSPERMUM
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
In German
Oswego Tee
African Daisy
In French
Oswego thé
marguerite africaine
In Spanish
té Oswego
margarita africana
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
africano margarida
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
Gerbery
In Latin
Oswega Tea
African primula
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Monarda
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and African Daisy
Season and care of Oswego Tea and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and African Daisy season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for African Daisy is Neutral.
Oswego Tea and African Daisy Physical Information
Oswego Tea and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and African Daisy are as follows:
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Oswego Tea and African Daisy
Care of Oswego Tea and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads. In summer Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.