Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Sedge or Rush
  
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
  
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
5-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Tan
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Dark Green, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Dark Green, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Fall
vvv
  
Dark Green, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green, Gold
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Subulate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
  
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to control growth
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
  
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
  
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
  
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
  
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
  
Japanese Sedge
  
In German
Oswego Tee
  
japanische Segge
  
In French
Oswego thé
  
Japanese carex
  
In Spanish
té Oswego
  
juncia japonesa
  
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
  
japanische Segge
  
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
  
Sedge japonês
  
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
  
japoński turzyca
  
In Latin
Oswega Tea
  
Sedge Italica
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Poales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Cyperaceae
  
Genus
Monarda
  
Carex
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Japanese Sedge season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Oswego Tea and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Japanese Sedge are as follows:
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Oswego Tea and Japanese Sedge
Care of Oswego Tea and Japanese Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.