Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
7 - 1
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, 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, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
African Marigold
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Studentenblume
Große Bartgras
In French
Marigold africaine
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
caléndula africana
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
marigold africano
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Tageteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Marigold and Big Bluestem
Season and care of African Marigold and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Big Bluestem season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
African Marigold and Big Bluestem Physical Information
African Marigold and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Big Bluestem are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of African Marigold and Big Bluestem
Care of African Marigold and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.