Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Monarda didyma
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
Oswego चाय
In German
rosa Ipe
Oswego Tee
In French
rose Ipe
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
té Oswego
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Tea Oswego
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Oswega Tea
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Monarda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Oswego Tea season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Pink Ipe and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Care of Pink Ipe and Oswego Tea
Care of Pink Ipe and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.