Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
vvv
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
Oswego चाय
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Oswego Tee
In French
Ragged Robin
Oswego thé
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
té Oswego
In Greek
ragged Robin
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
Tea Oswego
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
Robin ragged
Oswega Tea
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Equisetopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Oswego Tea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Ragged Robin and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
- Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ragged Robin and Oswego Tea
Care of Ragged Robin and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ragged Robin 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.