Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Grass
Origin
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11- 6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Tagetes tenuifolia
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
signet marigold, golden marigold
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
गोल्डन गेंदा
बरमूडा घास
In German
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
Bermuda Gras
In French
Tagète citron
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Tagetes tenuifolia
Grama
In Greek
χρυσή κατιφέ
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
calêndula ouro
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Aksamitka wąskolistna
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
caltha
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Tagetes
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Properties of Golden Marigold and Bermuda Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Marigold and Bermuda Grass? We provide you with everything About Golden Marigold and Bermuda Grass. Golden Marigold doesn't have thorns and Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Marigold has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes and Bermuda Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Golden Marigold and Bermuda Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Marigold and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Golden Marigold and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Marigold and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Bermuda Grass season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Marigold and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Golden Marigold and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Marigold and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Golden Marigold and Bermuda Grass
Care of Golden Marigold and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Golden Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.