Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
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
Medium
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
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
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TAGETES patula
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
French Marigold
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
फ्रेंच गेंदा
Chionodoxa
In German
Französisch Marigold
Ruhm des Schnees
In French
Marigold français
gloire de la neige
In Spanish
Marigold francés
gloria de la nieve
In Greek
Γαλλικά Marigold
glory-of-the-snow
In Portuguese
Marigold Francês
glória da neve
In Polish
francuski Marigold
chwała śniegu
In Latin
French Zinnia
glory of the snow
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Season and Care of French Marigold and Glory of the Snow
Season and care of French Marigold and Glory of the Snow is important to know. While considering everything about French Marigold and Glory of the Snow Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Glory of the Snow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Glory of the Snow is Loam while the PH of soil for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
French Marigold and Glory of the Snow Physical Information
French Marigold and Glory of the Snow physical information is very important for comparison. French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of French Marigold and Glory of the Snow are as follows:
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Care of French Marigold and Glory of the Snow
Care of French Marigold and Glory of the Snow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Glory of the Snow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer French Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Glory of the Snow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
