Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Mediterranean
  
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
  
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
  
Roadsides, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
Orange, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
  
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
  
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
  
Tagetes tenuifolia
  
Common Name
Lavender
  
signet marigold, golden marigold
  
In Hindi
Lavender
  
गोल्डन गेंदा
  
In German
Lavendel
  
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
  
In French
Lavande
  
Tagète citron
  
In Spanish
Lavanda
  
Tagetes tenuifolia
  
In Greek
λεβάντα
  
χρυσή κατιφέ
  
In Portuguese
Lavanda
  
calêndula ouro
  
In Polish
Lawenda
  
Aksamitka wąskolistna
  
In Latin
Lavendula
  
caltha
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Lavandula
  
Tagetes
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Lavanduleae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lavender and Golden Marigold
Season and care of Lavender and Golden Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Golden Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Lavender and Golden Marigold Physical Information
Lavender and Golden Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Golden Marigold are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Lavender and Golden Marigold
Care of Lavender and Golden Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth and Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.