Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
Asia, North America
Types
Not Available
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Well drained
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Tagetes tenuifolia
Lonicera caerulea
Common Name
signet marigold, golden marigold
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
In Hindi
गोल्डन गेंदा
Honeyberry
In German
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
Honeyberry
In French
Tagète citron
baie au miel
In Spanish
Tagetes tenuifolia
Honeyberry
In Greek
χρυσή κατιφέ
Honeyberry
In Portuguese
calêndula ouro
Honeyberry
In Polish
Aksamitka wąskolistna
Honeyberry
In Latin
caltha
Honeyberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Golden Marigold and Honeyberry
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Marigold and Honeyberry? We provide you with everything About Golden Marigold and Honeyberry. Golden Marigold doesn't have thorns and Honeyberry 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 Honeyberry 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 Honeyberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Marigold and Honeyberry
Season and care of Golden Marigold and Honeyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Marigold and Honeyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Honeyberry season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Honeyberry is Well drained while the PH of soil for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Honeyberry is Neutral.
Golden Marigold and Honeyberry Physical Information
Golden Marigold and Honeyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Golden Marigold and Honeyberry are as follows:
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
- Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Golden Marigold and Honeyberry
Care of Golden Marigold and Honeyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Golden Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Honeyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.