Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Central America, South America
Types
Monarda didyma
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Willow-shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
सेम फली
In German
Oswego Tee
Limabohne
In French
Oswego thé
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
té Oswego
Haba
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
Lima Bean
In Latin
Oswega Tea
Lima Bean
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Lima Bean
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Lima Bean season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oswego Tea and Lima Bean Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Lima Bean are as follows:
Care of Oswego Tea and Lima Bean
Care of Oswego Tea and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lima Bean 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 Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.