Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
vvv
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
Wood Sorrel
In German
Oswego Tee
Sauerklee
In French
Oswego thé
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
té Oswego
alazán de madera
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
Oswega Tea
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Oxalidales
Family
Lamiaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Wood Sorrel season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Oswego Tea and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Oswego Tea and Wood Sorrel
Care of Oswego Tea and Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.