Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Broad
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Marigold
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
गेंदा
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Ringelblume
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Souci
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Caléndula
cólquico
In Greek
κατιφές
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Malmequer
aftomn gema
In Polish
Nogietek
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Caltha
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Marigold and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Autumn Crocus. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Marigold and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Autumn Crocus season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Marigold and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Autumn Crocus
Care of Marigold and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.