Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Ornamental
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Black
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
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
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, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, 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
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SANVITALIA procumbens
TAGETES patula
Common Name
Creeping Zinnia
French Marigold
In Hindi
SANVITALIA procumbens
फ्रेंच गेंदा
In German
Husarenknopf
Französisch Marigold
In French
procumbens Sanvitalia
Marigold français
In Spanish
procumbens Sanvitalia
Marigold francés
In Greek
procumbens SANVITALIA
Γαλλικά Marigold
In Portuguese
procumbens Sanvitalia
Marigold Francês
In Polish
procumbens SANVITALIA
francuski Marigold
In Latin
Sanvitalia procumbens
French Zinnia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Heliantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Creeping Zinnia and French Marigold
Season and care of Creeping Zinnia and French Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Creeping Zinnia and French Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Creeping Zinnia season is Summer and Fall and French Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Creeping Zinnia is Loam, Sand and for French Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Creeping Zinnia is Neutral and for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Creeping Zinnia and French Marigold Physical Information
Creeping Zinnia and French Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Creeping Zinnia height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Creeping Zinnia and French Marigold are as follows:
Creeping Zinnia flower color: Yellow, Gold and Black
Creeping Zinnia leaf color: Green
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
- French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Creeping Zinnia and French Marigold
Care of Creeping Zinnia and French Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Creeping Zinnia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Creeping Zinnia 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.