Life Span
Annual
Annual and Biennials
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Asia
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Vicia ambigua, Vicia eriocarpa, Vicia microphylla
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Cultivated Beds, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
8 - 1
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Sandy
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
Calcium Sulphate, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
No serious insect or disease problems, Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
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
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
As a tea substitute, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Groundcover
Botanical Name
TAGETES patula
VICIA villosa
Common Name
French Marigold
Fodder Vetch, Hairy Vetch
In Hindi
फ्रेंच गेंदा
hairy vetch
In German
Französisch Marigold
Zottelwicke
In French
Marigold français
vesce velue
In Spanish
Marigold francés
veza
In Greek
Γαλλικά Marigold
τριχωτό βίκος
In Portuguese
Marigold Francês
ervilhaca peluda
In Polish
francuski Marigold
owłosione wyki
In Latin
French Zinnia
pea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Vicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of French Marigold and Hairy Vetch
Season and care of French Marigold and Hairy Vetch is important to know. While considering everything about French Marigold and Hairy Vetch Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Hairy Vetch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Hairy Vetch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hairy Vetch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
French Marigold and Hairy Vetch Physical Information
French Marigold and Hairy Vetch physical information is very important for comparison. French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hairy Vetch height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of French Marigold and Hairy Vetch are as follows:
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Hairy Vetch flower color: White and Purple
- Hairy Vetch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of French Marigold and Hairy Vetch
Care of French Marigold and Hairy Vetch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Hairy Vetch 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 Hairy Vetch needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.