Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
vvv
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Bull Grass
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
Bull Grass
In German
Oswego Tee
Bull Grass
In French
Oswego thé
Bull Herbe
In Spanish
té Oswego
Bull Hierba
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
Δελτίο Grass
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
touro grama
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
Bull Trawa
In Latin
Oswega Tea
Bull Grass
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Genus
Monarda
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Eragrostideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Properties of Oswego Tea and Bull Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Oswego Tea and Bull Grass? We provide you with everything About Oswego Tea and Bull Grass. Oswego Tea doesn't have thorns and Bull Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Oswego Tea does not have fragrant flowers. Oswego Tea has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Bull Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Oswego Tea and Bull Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Bull Grass
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Bull Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Bull Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Bull Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Oswego Tea and Bull Grass Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Bull Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Bull Grass are as follows:
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Oswego Tea and Bull Grass
Care of Oswego Tea and Bull Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bull Grass pruning is done Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, 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 Bull Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.