Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
vvv
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Deer Grass
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
हिरण घास
In German
Oswego Tee
Deer Grass
In French
Oswego thé
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
té Oswego
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
cervos grama
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Oswega Tea
deer Grass
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Genus
Monarda
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Deer Grass
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Deer Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oswego Tea and Deer Grass Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Deer Grass are as follows:
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Oswego Tea and Deer Grass
Care of Oswego Tea and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.