Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Grass
  
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
  
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
  
Types
Not Available
  
Virginia water horehound
  
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
  
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
vvv
  
Orange, Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
  
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
  
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
  
ANDROPOGON virginicus
  
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
  
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
  
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
  
Broomsedge grass
  
In German
Oswego Tee
  
broomsedge Gras
  
In French
Oswego thé
  
broomsedge herbe
  
In Spanish
té Oswego
  
hierba Broomsedge
  
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
  
Broomsedge γρασίδι
  
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
  
Broomsedge grama
  
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
  
Broomsedge trawy
  
In Latin
Oswega Tea
  
Broomsedge herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Monarda
  
Andropogon
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Andropogoneae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Panicoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Broomsedge
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Broomsedge season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oswego Tea and Broomsedge Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Broomsedge are as follows:
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Oswego Tea and Broomsedge
Care of Oswego Tea and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.