Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
Common Name
Lobelia
African Marigold
In Hindi
Lobelia
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
In German
Lobelie
Studentenblume
In French
Lobelia
Marigold africaine
In Spanish
Lobelia
caléndula africana
In Greek
λοβηλία
Αφρικής κατιφές
In Portuguese
Lobélia
marigold africano
In Polish
Lobelia
afrykański nagietka
In Latin
Lobelia
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Campanulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tageteae
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Lobelia and African Marigold
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and African Marigold? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and African Marigold. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and African Marigold doesn't have thorns. Also Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Lobelia has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness and African Marigold has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness. 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 Lobelia and African Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and African Marigold
Season and care of Lobelia and African Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and African Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and African Marigold season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for African Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lobelia and African Marigold Physical Information
Lobelia and African Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and African Marigold are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
- African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lobelia and African Marigold
Care of Lobelia and African Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
