Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Giant Reed
Marigold
In German
Pfahlrohr
Ringelblume
In French
Arundo donax
Souci
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Caléndula
In Greek
Arundo donax
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Malmequer
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Nogietek
In Latin
Arundo donax
Caltha
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Marigold
Season and care of Giant Reed and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Marigold Physical Information
Giant Reed and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Marigold are as follows:
Care of Giant Reed and Marigold
Care of Giant Reed and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.