Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
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, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, 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, Alkaline
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 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Crested Iris
Marigold
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
गेंदा
In German
Crested Iris
Ringelblume
In French
Crested Iris
Souci
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Caléndula
In Greek
Crested Iris
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Malmequer
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Nogietek
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Caltha
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Crested Iris and Marigold
Season and care of Crested Iris and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Marigold season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Marigold Physical Information
Crested Iris and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Marigold are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Marigold
Care of Crested Iris and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done 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 Crested Iris 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.