Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TAGETES patula
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
French Marigold
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
फ्रेंच गेंदा
southernwood
In German
Französisch Marigold
Eberraute
In French
Marigold français
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Marigold francés
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Γαλλικά Marigold
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Marigold Francês
Abrótano
In Polish
francuski Marigold
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
French Zinnia
Southernwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of French Marigold and Southernwood
Season and care of French Marigold and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about French Marigold and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Southernwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Southernwood is Neutral.
French Marigold and Southernwood Physical Information
French Marigold and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of French Marigold and Southernwood are as follows:
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of French Marigold and Southernwood
Care of French Marigold and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
