Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
California
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS californica
TAGETES patula
Common Name
California Buckeye
French Marigold
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया Buckeye
फ्रेंच गेंदा
In German
California Buckeye
Französisch Marigold
In French
California Buckeye
Marigold français
In Spanish
California Buckeye
Marigold francés
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια Buckeye
Γαλλικά Marigold
In Portuguese
California Buckeye
Marigold Francês
In Polish
Kalifornia Buckeye
francuski Marigold
In Latin
California Buckeye
French Zinnia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Sapindaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of California Buckeye and French Marigold
Season and care of California Buckeye and French Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about California Buckeye and French Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and French Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for California Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for French Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
California Buckeye and French Marigold Physical Information
California Buckeye and French Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. California Buckeye height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of California Buckeye and French Marigold are as follows:
California Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
California Buckeye leaf color: Light Green
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
- French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of California Buckeye and French Marigold
Care of California Buckeye and French Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer California Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
