Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
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Types
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African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
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Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
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Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Marigold
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
गेंदा
In German
Große Bartgras
Ringelblume
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Souci
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Caléndula
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Malmequer
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Nogietek
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Marigold
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Marigold Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Marigold are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Marigold
Care of Big Bluestem and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Big Bluestem 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.