Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Texas
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
vvv
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Alternate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
Mexican primrose
In German
Oswego Tee
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Oswego thé
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
té Oswego
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Oswega Tea
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Mexican primrose season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Oswego Tea and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Oswego Tea and Mexican primrose
Care of Oswego Tea and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.