Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
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Types
Corn Rose, Field Poppy
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, meadows
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
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
Red, Ivory, Black
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small, flat and dissected
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, 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?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loose, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
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
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Hives
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bronchitis, Cough, Jaundice
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for producing cooking oil
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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PAPAVER rhoeas 'American Legion'
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
American Legion Field Poppy, Corn Poppy, Field Poppy
Marigold
In Hindi
मकई पोस्ता
गेंदा
In German
Klatschmohn
Ringelblume
In French
Coquelicot
Souci
In Spanish
amapola de maíz
Caléndula
In Greek
καλαμπόκι παπαρούνας
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Corn Poppy
Malmequer
In Polish
Corn Poppy
Nogietek
In Latin
corn Poppy
Caltha
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asterales
Family
Papaveraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Corn Poppy and Marigold
Season and care of Corn Poppy and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Corn Poppy and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corn Poppy season is Summer and Marigold season is Summer. The type of soil for Corn Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Corn Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Corn Poppy and Marigold Physical Information
Corn Poppy and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Corn Poppy height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Corn Poppy and Marigold are as follows:
Corn Poppy flower color: Red, Ivory and Black
Corn Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Corn Poppy and Marigold
Care of Corn Poppy and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corn Poppy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Corn Poppy 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.