Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
Open areas, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
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
Aphids, Rots, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
MUSA basjoo
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Japanese banana,Japanese fibre banana,hardy banana
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
हार्डी केला
In German
Oswego Tee
hardy Banane
In French
Oswego thé
banana hardy
In Spanish
té Oswego
plátano resistentes
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
σκληραγωγημένο μπανάνα
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
de banana resistentes
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
hardy banana
In Latin
Oswega Tea
duros Musa sapientum fixa
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Lamiaceae
Strelitziaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Hardy Banana
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Hardy Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Hardy Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Hardy Banana season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Banana is Loam while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Hardy Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Oswego Tea and Hardy Banana Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Hardy Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hardy Banana height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Hardy Banana are as follows:
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Hardy Banana flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Hardy Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Oswego Tea and Hardy Banana
Care of Oswego Tea and Hardy Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Banana 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 Hardy Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.