Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
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Types
Aegopodium podagraria
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
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
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Marigold
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
गेंदा
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Ringelblume
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
Souci
In Spanish
biznaga
Caléndula
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
κατιφές
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
Malmequer
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
Nogietek
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Tagetes
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Marigold
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Bishop's Weed and Marigold Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Marigold are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Bishop's Weed and Marigold
Care of Bishop's Weed and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Bishop's Weed 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.