Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Europe, Western Asia
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Types
lupulus , cordifolius , lupuloides , neomexicanus , pubescens
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
ditches, Lake margins
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Magenta
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Japanese Beetles, Red spider mite
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti bacterial, increase urine flow, Insomnia
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
brewing beer
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
Bedding Plant, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Columbus Hops
Marigold
In Hindi
साधारण राज़क
गेंदा
In German
Echter Hopfen
Ringelblume
In Spanish
Humulus lupulus
Caléndula
In Greek
Columbus Hops
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Lúpulo
Malmequer
In Polish
Chmiel zwyczajny
Nogietek
In Latin
Columbus Hops
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asterales
Family
Cannabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Columbus Hops and Marigold
Season and care of Columbus Hops and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Columbus Hops and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Columbus Hops season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Columbus Hops is Clay, Loam and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Columbus Hops is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Columbus Hops and Marigold Physical Information
Columbus Hops and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Columbus Hops height is 370.00 cm and width 7.10 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Columbus Hops and Marigold are as follows:
Columbus Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
Columbus Hops leaf color: Chartreuse and Yellow green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Columbus Hops and Marigold
Care of Columbus Hops and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Columbus Hops pruning is done In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Columbus Hops 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.