Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Monarda didyma
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 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
-
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Copper iris
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
Copper Iris
In German
Oswego Tee
Copper Iris
In French
Oswego thé
Copper Iris
In Spanish
té Oswego
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
Copper Iris
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Oswega Tea
Iris Copper
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Copper Iris
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Copper Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oswego Tea and Copper Iris Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Copper Iris are as follows:
Oswego Tea flower color:
Oswego Tea leaf color:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Oswego Tea and Copper Iris
Care of Oswego Tea and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.