Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Monarda didyma
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-10
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Rose
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
गुलाब
In German
Oswego Tee
Rose
In French
Oswego thé
Se leva
In Spanish
té Oswego
Rosa
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
Rosa
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
Róża
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Rose
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Rose season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Oswego Tea and Rose Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Rose are as follows:
Oswego Tea flower color:
Oswego Tea leaf color:
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Oswego Tea and Rose
Care of Oswego Tea and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.