Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Roadsides, wastelands
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
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Toothed
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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, 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 pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Lobelia
Marigold
In German
Lobelie
Ringelblume
In Spanish
Lobelia
Caléndula
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Malmequer
In Polish
Lobelia
Nogietek
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Campanulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Lobelia and Marigold
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Marigold? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Marigold. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and 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 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 Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Marigold
Season and care of Lobelia and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Marigold season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Lobelia and Marigold Physical Information
Lobelia and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Marigold are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Lobelia and Marigold
Care of Lobelia and 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 Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.