Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Madagascar
Types
Monarda didyma
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, 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
Subulate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
Umbrella Plant
In German
Oswego Tee
Dach-Anlage
In French
Oswego thé
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
té Oswego
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
parasol roślin
In Latin
Oswega Tea
O Planta
Family
Lamiaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Oswego Tea and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Oswego Tea and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Oswego Tea and Umbrella Sedge. Oswego Tea doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Oswego Tea does not have fragrant flowers. Oswego Tea has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Umbrella Sedge season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Oswego Tea and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Care of Oswego Tea and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Oswego Tea and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.