Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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Types
Orange bottlebrush ginger, Kahili ginger, Cream garland-lily
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Forest edges, Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Swamps, Wet lands
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires consistently moist soil, Water Deeply
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
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Fertilize every week
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Chest pain, Febrifuge, Joint pain, Stomachic, Tonic, Tonsillitis
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Garland, Paper pulp, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in paper industry
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
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM coronarium
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Butterfly Ginger, Butterfly Lily, White Garland Lily
Marigold
In Hindi
Butterfly Ginger Plant
गेंदा
In German
Schmetterling Ingwerpflanze
Ringelblume
In French
Papillon Ginger Plante
Souci
In Spanish
Planta de jengibre de la mariposa
Caléndula
In Greek
Πεταλούδα Τζίντζερ φυτών
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Borboleta Ginger planta
Malmequer
In Polish
Butterfly Ginger roślin
Nogietek
In Latin
Gingiber Plantae Gloria
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asterales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Ginger and Marigold
Season and care of Butterfly Ginger and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Ginger and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butterfly Ginger is Loam and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Butterfly Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Butterfly Ginger and Marigold Physical Information
Butterfly Ginger and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Ginger height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Ginger and Marigold are as follows:
Butterfly Ginger flower color: White and Yellow
Butterfly Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Butterfly Ginger and Marigold
Care of Butterfly Ginger and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Ginger 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 Butterfly Ginger 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.