Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Mexico, Central America
Types
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Unknown
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
TAGETES patula
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
French Marigold
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
फ्रेंच गेंदा
In German
Ruhm des Schnees
Französisch Marigold
In French
gloire de la neige
Marigold français
In Spanish
gloria de la nieve
Marigold francés
In Greek
glory-of-the-snow
Γαλλικά Marigold
In Portuguese
glória da neve
Marigold Francês
In Polish
chwała śniegu
francuski Marigold
In Latin
glory of the snow
French Zinnia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Glory of the Snow and French Marigold
Season and care of Glory of the Snow and French Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Glory of the Snow and French Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glory of the Snow season is Spring and Winter and French Marigold season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Glory of the Snow is Loam and for French Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Glory of the Snow and French Marigold Physical Information
Glory of the Snow and French Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Glory of the Snow and French Marigold are as follows:
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
- French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Glory of the Snow and French Marigold
Care of Glory of the Snow and French Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glory of the Snow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Glory of the Snow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.