Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
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Types
Deciduous, Evergreen
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Acacia
Marigold
In German
Acacia
Ringelblume
In Spanish
Acacia
Caléndula
In Portuguese
Acacia
Malmequer
In Polish
Acacia
Nogietek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Season and Care of Acacia and Marigold
Season and care of Acacia and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Marigold season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Acacia and Marigold Physical Information
Acacia and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Marigold are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Acacia and Marigold
Care of Acacia and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.