Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Not Available
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
vvv
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
No Medicinal Use
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, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Oswego Tee
Pfeifengras
In French
Oswego thé
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
té Oswego
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
purple moor-grass
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
Oswega Tea
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Molinia Caerulea season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Oswego Tea and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
- Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Oswego Tea and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Oswego Tea and Molinia Caerulea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.