Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
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
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Marigold
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
गेंदा
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Ringelblume
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Souci
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Caléndula
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Malmequer
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
Nogietek
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Marigold
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
American Beautyberry and Marigold Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Marigold are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Marigold
Care of American Beautyberry and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer American Beautyberry 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.