Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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, 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
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TAGETES patula
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
French Marigold
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
फ्रेंच गेंदा
Evening Primrose
In German
Französisch Marigold
Evening Primrose
In French
Marigold français
onagre
In Spanish
Marigold francés
onagra
In Greek
Γαλλικά Marigold
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
Marigold Francês
Evening Primrose
In Polish
francuski Marigold
wiesiołka
In Latin
French Zinnia
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of French Marigold and Evening Primrose
Season and care of French Marigold and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about French Marigold and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Evening Primrose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
French Marigold and Evening Primrose Physical Information
French Marigold and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of French Marigold and Evening Primrose are as follows:
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of French Marigold and Evening Primrose
Care of French Marigold and Evening Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer French Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.