Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Argentina, Chile
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Types
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African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Marigold
In German
boxberry
Ringelblume
In Spanish
boxberry
Caléndula
In Greek
boxberry
κατιφές
In Portuguese
boxberry
Malmequer
In Polish
boxberry
Nogietek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
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Season and Care of Boxberry and Marigold
Season and care of Boxberry and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Boxberry and Marigold Physical Information
Boxberry and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Marigold are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Boxberry and Marigold
Care of Boxberry and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Boxberry 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.