Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
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
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
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
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
Marigold
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
गेंदा
Blue Berry Tree
In German
Ringelblume
Blue Berry Baum
In French
Souci
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
Caléndula
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
κατιφές
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
Nogietek
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
Caltha
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Blue Berry
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Blue Berry? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Blue Berry. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Blue Berry 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 Berry 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 Berry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Blue Berry
Season and care of Marigold and Blue Berry is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Blue Berry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Blue Berry season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Blue Berry is Loam while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Blue Berry Physical Information
Marigold and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Blue Berry are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Blue Berry flower color: White
- Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Blue Berry
Care of Marigold and Blue Berry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.