Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Monarda didyma
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Oswego Tee
rosa Ipe
In French
Oswego thé
rose Ipe
In Spanish
té Oswego
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Oswega Tea
Pink Ipe
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Monarda
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Pink Ipe season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oswego Tea and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Care of Oswego Tea and Pink Ipe
Care of Oswego Tea and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.