Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Eastern Asia
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
  
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
  
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, waste ground, yards
  
Roadsides, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, White
  
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
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
Red blotch
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single, Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Flies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Edible, Hanging Basket, Wildflower
  
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Myosotis arvensis
  
TAGETES patula
  
Common Name
Forget-Me-Not
  
French Marigold
  
In Hindi
Forget-Me-Not
  
फ्रेंच गेंदा
  
In German
Forget-Me-Not
  
Französisch Marigold
  
In French
Forget-Me-Not
  
Marigold français
  
In Spanish
Arce japonés
  
Marigold francés
  
In Greek
Forget-Me-Not
  
Γαλλικά Marigold
  
In Portuguese
Forget-Me-Not
  
Marigold Francês
  
In Polish
Forget-Me-Not
  
francuski Marigold
  
In Latin
Forget-Me-Not
  
French Zinnia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Boraginaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Myosotis
  
Tagetes
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Field Forget Me Not and French Marigold
Season and care of Field Forget Me Not and French Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Field Forget Me Not and French Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Forget Me Not season is Spring and Summer and French Marigold season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Field Forget Me Not is Loam and for French Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Field Forget Me Not is Acidic, Neutral and for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Field Forget Me Not and French Marigold Physical Information
Field Forget Me Not and French Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Field Forget Me Not height is 25.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Field Forget Me Not and French Marigold are as follows:
Field Forget Me Not flower color: Blue and White
Field Forget Me Not leaf color: Green and Gray Green
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
- French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Field Forget Me Not and French Marigold
Care of Field Forget Me Not and French Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Field Forget Me Not pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Field Forget Me Not 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.