Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
-
Central United States, Canada
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist 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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
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
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Marigold
Blue Ash
In Hindi
गेंदा
Blue Ash plant
In German
Ringelblume
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Souci
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
Caléndula
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
κατιφές
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
Malmequer
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Nogietek
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Caltha
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Oleaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Marigold and Blue Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Blue Ash? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Blue Ash. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Blue 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 Blue 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 Blue Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Blue Ash
Season and care of Marigold and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Blue Ash season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Blue Ash Physical Information
Marigold and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Blue Ash are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Blue Ash
Care of Marigold and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.