Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
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Types
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African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
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Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
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Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
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Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Bonemeal, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, 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
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIANELLA
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Dianella, Flax Lily
Marigold
In German
Dianella
Ringelblume
In Spanish
Dianella
Caléndula
In Greek
Dianella
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Dianella
Malmequer
In Polish
Dianella
Nogietek
Phylum
Chlorophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
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Season and Care of Dianella and Marigold
Season and care of Dianella and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Dianella and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dianella season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dianella is and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dianella is and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Dianella and Marigold Physical Information
Dianella and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Dianella height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Dianella and Marigold are as follows:
Dianella flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Dianella leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Dianella and Marigold
Care of Dianella and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dianella pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Dianella 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.