Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
South America
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Red
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs
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, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shearing
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Brown Spots, Gray mold, Root rot, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Depurative, Insect Bites, Liver problems, Snakebite, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem, Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cottage garden, Edible
Botanical Name
TAGETES patula
PORTULACA grandiflora
Common Name
French Marigold
Moss Rose, Portulaca, Sundial Scarlet Portulaca
In Hindi
फ्रेंच गेंदा
Portulaca
In German
Französisch Marigold
Portulak
In French
Marigold français
portulaca
In Spanish
Marigold francés
Portulaca
In Greek
Γαλλικά Marigold
Portulaca
In Portuguese
Marigold Francês
Portulaca
In Polish
francuski Marigold
Portulaca
In Latin
French Zinnia
Portulaca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Portulacaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of French Marigold and Portulaca
Season and care of French Marigold and Portulaca is important to know. While considering everything about French Marigold and Portulaca Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Portulaca season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Portulaca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Portulaca is Neutral, Alkaline.
French Marigold and Portulaca Physical Information
French Marigold and Portulaca physical information is very important for comparison. French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Portulaca height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of French Marigold and Portulaca are as follows:
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Portulaca flower color: Red
- Portulaca leaf color: Green
Care of French Marigold and Portulaca
Care of French Marigold and Portulaca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Portulaca pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shearing. In summer French Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Portulaca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.