Life Span
Annual
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Grass
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America
  
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
  
Open Plains, Prairies
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
9 - 5
  
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
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
  
Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
No pruning needed
  
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
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution
  
Flowers
Showy
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
  
Cuts
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
  
Seeds, Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
  
Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
TAGETES patula
  
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
  
Common Name
French Marigold
  
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
  
In Hindi
फ्रेंच गेंदा
  
Blue Grama Grass
  
In German
Französisch Marigold
  
Blau Grama Grass
  
In French
Marigold français
  
Boutelou gracieux
  
In Spanish
Marigold francés
  
Azul Grama Grass
  
In Greek
Γαλλικά Marigold
  
Μπλε Grama Grass
  
In Portuguese
Marigold Francês
  
Azul Grama Grama
  
In Polish
francuski Marigold
  
Niebieski Grama Trawa
  
In Latin
French Zinnia
  
Blue Grama Grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Tagetes
  
Bouteloua
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of French Marigold and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of French Marigold and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about French Marigold and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Blue Grama Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
French Marigold and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
French Marigold and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of French Marigold and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of French Marigold and Blue Grama Grass
Care of French Marigold and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer French Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.