Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Monarda didyma
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Oswego Tee
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Oswego thé
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
té Oswego
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Oswega Tea
Hesperis Rocket
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Oswego Tea and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Oswego Tea and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Oswego Tea and Dame's Rocket. Oswego Tea doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns. Also Oswego Tea does not have fragrant flowers. Oswego Tea has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Dame's Rocket season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Oswego Tea and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Care of Oswego Tea and Dame's Rocket
Care of Oswego Tea and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.