Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America
  
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
  
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
  
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
  
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
  
Lower slopes, meadows
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
8-5
  
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
  
4, 5, 6, 7
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
  
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
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
  
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
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
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Sun
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
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
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
  
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
  
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
TAGETES patula
  
PHLOX nivalis
  
Common Name
French Marigold
  
Trailing Phlox
  
In Hindi
फ्रेंच गेंदा
  
Gazania
  
In German
Französisch Marigold
  
Gazania
  
In French
Marigold français
  
Gazania
  
In Spanish
Marigold francés
  
Gazania
  
In Greek
Γαλλικά Marigold
  
Gazania
  
In Portuguese
Marigold Francês
  
Gazania
  
In Polish
francuski Marigold
  
Gazania
  
In Latin
French Zinnia
  
Gazania
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Tagetes
  
Gazania
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Arctotideae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cichorioideae
  
Season and Care of French Marigold and Gazania
Season and care of French Marigold and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about French Marigold and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Gazania season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
French Marigold and Gazania Physical Information
French Marigold and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of French Marigold and Gazania are as follows:
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of French Marigold and Gazania
Care of French Marigold and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.