Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Disease free, Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
African Marigold
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
Bluewings
In German
Studentenblume
Bluewings
In French
Marigold africaine
Bluewings
In Spanish
caléndula africana
Bluewings
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
Bluewings
In Portuguese
marigold africano
Bluewings
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
Bluewings
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Bluewings
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Tageteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of African Marigold and Wishbone Flower
Season and care of African Marigold and Wishbone Flower is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Wishbone Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Wishbone Flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Wishbone Flower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wishbone Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
African Marigold and Wishbone Flower Physical Information
African Marigold and Wishbone Flower physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Wishbone Flower height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Wishbone Flower are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Wishbone Flower flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Wishbone Flower leaf color: Green
Care of African Marigold and Wishbone Flower
Care of African Marigold and Wishbone Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Wishbone Flower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Wishbone Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.