Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
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
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
broad, flat
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
BROWALLIA speciosa
Common Name
Marigold
Amethyst Flower
In German
Ringelblume
Amethyst Blume
In French
Souci
Améthyste Fleur
In Spanish
Caléndula
amatista flor
In Greek
κατιφές
Αμέθυστος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Malmequer
flor Amethyst
In Polish
Nogietek
Amethyst Flower
In Latin
Caltha
Amethyst Flower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Amethyst Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Amethyst Flower? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Amethyst Flower. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Amethyst Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Marigold has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes and Amethyst Flower 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 Marigold and Amethyst Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Amethyst Flower
Season and care of Marigold and Amethyst Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Amethyst Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Amethyst Flower season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Amethyst Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Amethyst Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Amethyst Flower Physical Information
Marigold and Amethyst Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Amethyst Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Amethyst Flower are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Amethyst Flower flower color: White and Blue Violet
- Amethyst Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Marigold and Amethyst Flower
Care of Marigold and Amethyst Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Amethyst Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amethyst Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.