Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Annual
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 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, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Root Division
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, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
African Marigold
Switchgrass
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
Switchgrass
In German
Studentenblume
Switchgrass
In French
Marigold africaine
switchgrass
In Spanish
caléndula africana
switchgrass
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
switchgrass
In Portuguese
marigold africano
switchgrass
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
switchgrass
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
switchgrass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of African Marigold and Switchgrass
Season and care of African Marigold and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Marigold and Switchgrass Physical Information
African Marigold and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Switchgrass are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of African Marigold and Switchgrass
Care of African Marigold and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.