Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
vvv
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Needs very little water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Twigs
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
desert broom
In German
Oswego Tee
Wüste Besen
In French
Oswego thé
desert broom
In Spanish
té Oswego
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
desert broom
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
desert broom
In Latin
Oswega Tea
desert broom
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Desert Broom
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Desert Broom season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oswego Tea and Desert Broom Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Desert Broom are as follows:
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Oswego Tea and Desert Broom
Care of Oswego Tea and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.