Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
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Types
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African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Winter heath
Marigold
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
गेंदा
In German
Alpine Heath
Ringelblume
In French
Alpine Heath
Souci
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Caléndula
In Greek
Alpine Heath
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Malmequer
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Nogietek
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Caltha
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Marigold
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Marigold Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Marigold are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Marigold
Care of Alpine Heath and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.