Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Asia
Types
Monarda didyma
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Transplanting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Hosta
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
Hosta
In German
Oswego Tee
Hosta
In French
Oswego thé
Hosta
In Spanish
té Oswego
Hosta
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
Hosta
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
Hosta
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
Hosta
In Latin
Oswega Tea
strone
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Hosta
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Hosta season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oswego Tea and Hosta Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Hosta are as follows:
Care of Oswego Tea and Hosta
Care of Oswego Tea and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.