Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
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
Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Marigold
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
गेंदा
Black Ash plant
In German
Ringelblume
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Souci
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Caléndula
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
κατιφές
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Malmequer
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Nogietek
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Caltha
Black ash herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Oleaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Marigold and Black Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Black Ash? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Black Ash. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Black Ash 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 Black Ash 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 Black Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Black Ash
Season and care of Marigold and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Black Ash season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Black Ash Physical Information
Marigold and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Black Ash are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Black Ash
Care of Marigold and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.