Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
Artemisia annua
Common Name
African Marigold
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
Artemisia
In German
Studentenblume
Artemisia
In French
Marigold africaine
Artemisia
In Spanish
caléndula africana
Artemisia
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
marigold africano
Artemisia
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
Artemisia
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Artemisia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Tageteae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
Properties of African Marigold and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of African Marigold and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About African Marigold and Artemisia. African Marigold doesn't have thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also African Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. African Marigold has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Artemisia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 African Marigold and Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of African Marigold and Artemisia
Season and care of African Marigold and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Artemisia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
African Marigold and Artemisia Physical Information
African Marigold and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Artemisia are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of African Marigold and Artemisia
Care of African Marigold and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
