Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diarrhea, Hepatitis, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Condiment, For making oil for cosmetics, Garland, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as an ointment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Dried Flower, Landscape, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Euryops pectinatus
TAGETES lucida
Common Name
Euryops
Mexican Marigold, Sweetscented marigold
In Hindi
Euryops
मैक्सिकन गेंदा
In German
Euryops
mexikanische Ringelblume
In French
Euryops
Tagetes lucida
In Spanish
Euryops
caléndula mexicano
In Greek
Euryops
μεξικάνικο κατιφέ
In Portuguese
Euryops
Tagetes lucida
In Polish
Euryops
meksykański nagietka
In Latin
Euryops
Mexicanus caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Tageteae
Season and Care of Euryops and Mexican Marigold
Season and care of Euryops and Mexican Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Euryops and Mexican Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Euryops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Euryops is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Marigold is Acidic, Neutral.
Euryops and Mexican Marigold Physical Information
Euryops and Mexican Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mexican Marigold height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Euryops and Mexican Marigold are as follows:
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Orange Red
- Mexican Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Euryops and Mexican Marigold
Care of Euryops and Mexican Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Marigold pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.