Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
Not Available
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
Tagetes tenuifolia
Common Name
Common Myrtle
signet marigold, golden marigold
In Hindi
Common myrtle
गोल्डन गेंदा
In German
Myrte
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
In French
Myrtus communis
Tagète citron
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
Tagetes tenuifolia
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
χρυσή κατιφέ
In Portuguese
murta comum
calêndula ouro
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Aksamitka wąskolistna
In Latin
myrto Common
caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Common Myrtle and Golden Marigold
Wondering what are the properties of Common Myrtle and Golden Marigold? We provide you with everything About Common Myrtle and Golden Marigold. Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Golden Marigold doesn't have thorns. Also Common Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Golden Marigold has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Common Myrtle and Golden Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Golden Marigold
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Golden Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Golden Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Golden Marigold season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Common Myrtle and Golden Marigold Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Golden Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Golden Marigold are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Golden Marigold
Care of Common Myrtle and Golden Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Golden Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.