Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
New Zealand
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TAGETES patula
Raoulia glabra
Common Name
French Marigold
Raoulia
In Hindi
फ्रेंच गेंदा
Raoulia
In German
Französisch Marigold
Raoulia
In French
Marigold français
Raoulia
In Spanish
Marigold francés
Raoulia
In Greek
Γαλλικά Marigold
Raoulia
In Portuguese
Marigold Francês
raoulia
In Polish
francuski Marigold
Raoulia
In Latin
French Zinnia
Raoulia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of French Marigold and Raoulia
Season and care of French Marigold and Raoulia is important to know. While considering everything about French Marigold and Raoulia Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Raoulia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Raoulia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raoulia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
French Marigold and Raoulia Physical Information
French Marigold and Raoulia physical information is very important for comparison. French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Raoulia height is 2.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of French Marigold and Raoulia are as follows:
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Raoulia flower color: Yellow
- Raoulia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of French Marigold and Raoulia
Care of French Marigold and Raoulia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Raoulia pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer French Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Raoulia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.