Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
Common Name
Glossy abelia
African Marigold
In Hindi
Abelia
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
In German
Abelia
Studentenblume
In French
Abelia
Marigold africaine
In Spanish
Abelia
caléndula africana
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Αφρικής κατιφές
In Portuguese
Abelia
marigold africano
In Polish
Abelia
afrykański nagietka
In Latin
Abelia
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asterales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tageteae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Abelia and African Marigold
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and African Marigold? We provide you with everything About Abelia and African Marigold. Abelia doesn't have thorns and African Marigold doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and African Marigold has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and African Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and African Marigold
Season and care of Abelia and African Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and African Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and African Marigold season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and African Marigold Physical Information
Abelia and African Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Abelia and African Marigold are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
- African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abelia and African Marigold
Care of Abelia and African Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.