Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Papyrus
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
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
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, 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
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Marigold
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
गेंदा
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Ringelblume
In French
papyrus nain
Souci
In Spanish
papiro enano
Caléndula
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
κατιφές
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Malmequer
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Nogietek
In Latin
P. papyrus
Caltha
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Marigold
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Marigold Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Marigold are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Marigold
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Dwarf Papyrus 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.