Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Glandular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
TAGETES patula
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
French Marigold
Artichoke
In Hindi
फ्रेंच गेंदा
Artichoke
In German
Französisch Marigold
Artischocke
In French
Marigold français
Artichaut
In Spanish
Marigold francés
Alcachofa
In Greek
Γαλλικά Marigold
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Marigold Francês
Alcachofra
In Polish
francuski Marigold
Karczoch
In Latin
French Zinnia
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of French Marigold and Artichoke
Season and care of French Marigold and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about French Marigold and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Artichoke season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
French Marigold and Artichoke Physical Information
French Marigold and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of French Marigold and Artichoke are as follows:
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of French Marigold and Artichoke
Care of French Marigold and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer French Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.