Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Elegance , Maiden
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
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
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
extracted oil
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TAGETES patula
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
French Marigold
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
फ्रेंच गेंदा
regal geranium
In German
Französisch Marigold
Regal Geranie
In French
Marigold français
geranium royale
In Spanish
Marigold francés
geranio regia
In Greek
Γαλλικά Marigold
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Marigold Francês
gerânio régio
In Polish
francuski Marigold
regal geranium
In Latin
French Zinnia
regal geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Tagetes
Pelargonium
Clade
Not Available
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Unknown
Season and Care of French Marigold and Regal Geranium
Season and care of French Marigold and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about French Marigold and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Regal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
French Marigold and Regal Geranium Physical Information
French Marigold and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of French Marigold and Regal Geranium are as follows:
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of French Marigold and Regal Geranium
Care of French Marigold and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer French Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.