Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Red, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
PULMONARIA saccharata
Common Name
Marigold
Bethlehem Sage
In German
Ringelblume
Hortensie
In French
Souci
Hortensia
In Spanish
Caléndula
Hortensia
In Greek
κατιφές
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Hortênsia
In Polish
Nogietek
Hortensja
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Tagetes
Not Available
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Bethlehem Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Bethlehem Sage? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Bethlehem Sage. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Bethlehem Sage 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 Bethlehem Sage 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 Bethlehem Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Bethlehem Sage
Season and care of Marigold and Bethlehem Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Bethlehem Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Bethlehem Sage season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Bethlehem Sage is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Bethlehem Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Bethlehem Sage Physical Information
Marigold and Bethlehem Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Bethlehem Sage are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet
- Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Marigold and Bethlehem Sage
Care of Marigold and Bethlehem Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Bethlehem Sage 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 Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.