Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Eastern Europe, Turkey
Types
Not Available
creeping Jenny, L. ephemerum
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
damp broad-leaved forests, damp meadows, ditches, roadside embankments, shores, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
vvv
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MONARDA didyma
LYSIMACHIA punctata
Common Name
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
Yellow Loosestrife, garden loosetrife, garden yellow loosetrife
In Hindi
Oswego चाय
Yellow Loosestrife
In German
Oswego Tee
Gilbweiderich
In French
Oswego thé
salicaire Jaune
In Spanish
té Oswego
Lisimaquia amarilla
In Greek
Oswego Τσάι
κίτρινο loosestrife
In Portuguese
Tea Oswego
Loosestrife amarelo
In Polish
Oswego herbaty
żółty toje
In Latin
Oswega Tea
Yellow Loosestrife
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Not Available
Equisetopsida
Order
Lamiales
Primulales
Family
Lamiaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oswego Tea and Yellow Loosestrife
Season and care of Oswego Tea and Yellow Loosestrife is important to know. While considering everything about Oswego Tea and Yellow Loosestrife Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oswego Tea season is Summer and Yellow Loosestrife season is Summer. The type of soil for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Loosestrife is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oswego Tea is Neutral and for Yellow Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oswego Tea and Yellow Loosestrife Physical Information
Oswego Tea and Yellow Loosestrife physical information is very important for comparison. Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Yellow Loosestrife height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Oswego Tea and Yellow Loosestrife are as follows:
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Yellow Loosestrife flower color: Yellow
- Yellow Loosestrife leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Oswego Tea and Yellow Loosestrife
Care of Oswego Tea and Yellow Loosestrife include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Loosestrife pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.