Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 3
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single, Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
African Marigold
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
strawflower
In German
Studentenblume
Strohblume
In French
Marigold africaine
strawflower
In Spanish
caléndula africana
strawflower
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
strawflower
In Portuguese
marigold africano
strawflower
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
strawflower
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
strawflower
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Tagetes
Xerochrysum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Tageteae
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of African Marigold and Strawflower
Season and care of African Marigold and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Strawflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
African Marigold and Strawflower Physical Information
African Marigold and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Strawflower are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of African Marigold and Strawflower
Care of African Marigold and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.