Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Ornamental
Tagetes lemmonii
Habitat
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly obovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Cancer, Diarrhea, Hepatitis, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Condiment, For making oil for cosmetics, Garland, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as an ointment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Dried Flower, Landscape, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Aster amellus
TAGETES lucida
Common Name
Aster
Mexican Marigold, Sweetscented marigold
In Hindi
एस्टर
मैक्सिकन गेंदा
In German
Astern
mexikanische Ringelblume
In French
Aster
Tagetes lucida
In Spanish
Aster
caléndula mexicano
In Greek
αστήρ
μεξικάνικο κατιφέ
In Portuguese
Aster
Tagetes lucida
In Polish
aster
meksykański nagietka
In Latin
Aster
Mexicanus caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Aster and Mexican Marigold
Season and care of Aster and Mexican Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Aster and Mexican Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Marigold is Acidic, Neutral.
Aster and Mexican Marigold Physical Information
Aster and Mexican Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Mexican Marigold height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Aster and Mexican Marigold are as follows:
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Mexican Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Orange Red
- Mexican Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Aster and Mexican Marigold
Care of Aster and Mexican Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Marigold pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.