Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
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
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
no allergic reactions
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Tagetes tenuifolia
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
signet marigold, golden marigold
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
गोल्डन गेंदा
Matilija Poppy
In German
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
Matilija Poppy
In French
Tagète citron
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Tagetes tenuifolia
Matilija amapola
In Greek
χρυσή κατιφέ
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
calêndula ouro
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Aksamitka wąskolistna
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
caltha
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Papaverales
Family
Asteraceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Properties of Golden Marigold and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Marigold and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Golden Marigold and Matilija Poppy. Golden Marigold doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Marigold and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Golden Marigold and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Marigold and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Matilija Poppy season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Marigold and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Golden Marigold and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Golden Marigold and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Golden Marigold and Matilija Poppy
Care of Golden Marigold and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Golden Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.