Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
sandy seeps, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
vvv
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
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
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Astringent, Fertility
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Jam, Traditional medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
MITCHELLA repens
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Partridgeberry
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
partridgeberry
In German
Oswego Tee
partridgeberry
In French
Oswego thé
partridgeberry
In Spanish
té Oswego
partridgeberry
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
partridgeberry
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
partridgeberry
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
partridgeberry
In Latin
Oswega Tea
partridgeberry
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Partridgeberry
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Partridgeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Partridgeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Partridgeberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Partridgeberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Partridgeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Oswego Tea and Partridgeberry Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Partridgeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Partridgeberry height is 2.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Partridgeberry are as follows:
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Partridgeberry flower color: White
- Partridgeberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Oswego Tea and Partridgeberry
Care of Oswego Tea and Partridgeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Partridgeberry 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 Partridgeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.