Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Monarda didyma
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
12-15
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
-
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Sinuses, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
PELARGONIUM
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Florist Geranium, Geranium
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
Geranium
In German
Oswego Tee
Geranie
In French
Oswego thé
Géranium
In Spanish
té Oswego
Geranio
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
γεράνι
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
Gerânio
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
Pelargonia
In Latin
Oswega Tea
Geranium
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Lamiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Geranium
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Geranium season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Geranium is Neutral.
Oswego Tea and Geranium Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Geranium are as follows:
Oswego Tea flower color:
Oswego Tea leaf color:
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
- Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory
Care of Oswego Tea and Geranium
Care of Oswego Tea and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.