Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
Lupinus
Common Name
African Marigold
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Studentenblume
lupine
In French
Marigold africaine
usine de lupin
In Spanish
caléndula africana
planta de lupino
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
marigold africano
tremoço planta
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
łubin roślin
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Plinio herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Tageteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of African Marigold and Lupine
Season and care of African Marigold and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Lupine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
African Marigold and Lupine Physical Information
African Marigold and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Lupine are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of African Marigold and Lupine
Care of African Marigold and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.