Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Eastern Asia
Types
Monarda didyma
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, waste ground, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Blue, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Do Not over Water
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
Loam
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, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Edible, Hanging Basket, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
Myosotis arvensis
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Forget-Me-Not
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
Forget-Me-Not
In German
Oswego Tee
Forget-Me-Not
In French
Oswego thé
Forget-Me-Not
In Spanish
té Oswego
Arce japonés
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
Forget-Me-Not
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
Forget-Me-Not
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
Forget-Me-Not
In Latin
Oswega Tea
Forget-Me-Not
Family
Lamiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Oswego Tea and Field Forget Me Not
Wondering what are the properties of Oswego Tea and Field Forget Me Not? We provide you with everything About Oswego Tea and Field Forget Me Not. Oswego Tea doesn't have thorns and Field Forget Me Not doesn't have thorns. Also Oswego Tea does not have fragrant flowers. Oswego Tea has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Field Forget Me Not 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 Field Forget Me Not and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Field Forget Me Not
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Field Forget Me Not is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Field Forget Me Not Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Field Forget Me Not season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Field Forget Me Not is Loam while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Field Forget Me Not is Acidic, Neutral.
Oswego Tea and Field Forget Me Not Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Field Forget Me Not physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Field Forget Me Not height is 25.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Field Forget Me Not are as follows:
Care of Oswego Tea and Field Forget Me Not
Care of Oswego Tea and Field Forget Me Not include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Field Forget Me Not 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 Field Forget Me Not needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.