Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Black Walnut Toxicity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is 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
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
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
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Narcissus
TAGETES patula
Common Name
Daffodil
French Marigold
In Hindi
हलका पीला
फ्रेंच गेंदा
In German
Narzisse
Französisch Marigold
In French
Jonquille
Marigold français
In Spanish
Narciso
Marigold francés
In Greek
ασφόδελος
Γαλλικά Marigold
In Portuguese
Abrótea
Marigold Francês
In Polish
żonkil
francuski Marigold
In Latin
Asphodelus
French Zinnia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Narcisseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Daffodil and French Marigold
Season and care of Daffodil and French Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Daffodil and French Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daffodil season is All year and French Marigold season is All year. The type of soil for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for French Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daffodil is Acidic and for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daffodil and French Marigold Physical Information
Daffodil and French Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Daffodil and French Marigold are as follows:
Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
Daffodil leaf color: Green
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
- French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Daffodil and French Marigold
Care of Daffodil and French Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daffodil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Daffodil 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.