Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe
Types
Monarda didyma
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
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White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
चुकंदर
In German
Oswego Tee
Rübe
In French
Oswego thé
betterave
In Spanish
té Oswego
remolacha
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
beterraba
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
buraczany
In Latin
Oswega Tea
cui pendens sicula beta
Family
Lamiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Beet
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Beet season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Oswego Tea and Beet Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Beet are as follows:
Care of Oswego Tea and Beet
Care of Oswego Tea and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.