Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Monarda didyma
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
Red Buckeye
In German
Oswego Tee
Red Buckeye
In French
Oswego thé
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
té Oswego
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Oswega Tea
Red Buckeye
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Oswego Tea and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Oswego Tea and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Oswego Tea and Red Buckeye. Oswego Tea doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Oswego Tea does not have fragrant flowers. Oswego Tea has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Oswego Tea and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Red Buckeye season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Oswego Tea and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Oswego Tea and Red Buckeye
Care of Oswego Tea and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.