Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist woods, Redwood forests
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
vvv
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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
Average Water Needs, Medium
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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 blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Wildflower
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OXALIS oregana
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Redwood Sorrel
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
Redwood Sorrel
Oswego चाय
In German
Redwood Sorrel
Oswego Tee
In French
Redwood Sorrel
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Redwood alazán
té Oswego
In Greek
Redwood Sorrel
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Redwood Sorrel
Tea Oswego
In Polish
Redwood szczaw
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
Rumex Redwood
Oswega Tea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Redwood Sorrel and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Redwood Sorrel and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Redwood Sorrel and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oswego Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Loam and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Redwood Sorrel and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Redwood Sorrel and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Redwood Sorrel and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
- Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Oswego Tea
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redwood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oswego Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.