Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Canary Islands
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
vvv
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
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, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
Parrot's Beak
In German
Oswego Tee
Papageienschnabel
In French
Oswego thé
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
té Oswego
Pico de loro
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
Dziób papugi
In Latin
Oswega Tea
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Not Available
Streptophyta
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Loteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Parrot's Beak season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Oswego Tea and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Oswego Tea and Parrot's Beak
Care of Oswego Tea and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.