Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light brown
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Pests and diseases free
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
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
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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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Marigold
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
गेंदा
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Ringelblume
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Souci
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Caléndula
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Malmequer
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Nogietek
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Caltha
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Tagetes
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Marigold
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Feather Reed Grass and Marigold Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Marigold are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Marigold
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Feather Reed Grass 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.