Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Italy, Southern Europe, western Balkans
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
Islands, Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
7 - 4
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Lavender, Light Blue, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Asthma, Cough, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
CAMPANULA pyramidalis
Common Name
African Marigold
Chimney Bellflower
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
Chimney Bellflower
In German
Studentenblume
Schornstein Glockenblume
In French
Marigold africaine
cheminée Bellflower
In Spanish
caléndula africana
Chimenea Bellflower
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
καμινάδα καμπανούλα
In Portuguese
marigold africano
chaminé Bellflower
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
komin Bellflower
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
caminorum purgatores Bellflower
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Tageteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Marigold and Chimney Bellflower
Season and care of African Marigold and Chimney Bellflower is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Chimney Bellflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Chimney Bellflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Chimney Bellflower is Loam while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chimney Bellflower is Acidic, Neutral.
African Marigold and Chimney Bellflower Physical Information
African Marigold and Chimney Bellflower physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chimney Bellflower height is 120.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Chimney Bellflower are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Chimney Bellflower flower color: Lavender, Light Blue and White
- Chimney Bellflower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of African Marigold and Chimney Bellflower
Care of African Marigold and Chimney Bellflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Chimney Bellflower 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 Chimney Bellflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
