Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
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, Medium
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, Sand
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
No pruning needed
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, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Marigold
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
गेंदा
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Ringelblume
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Souci
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Caléndula
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
κατιφές
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Nogietek
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Caltha
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Blue Grama Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Blue Grama Grass. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Blue Grama Grass 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 Grama Grass 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 Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Marigold and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Blue Grama Grass season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Marigold and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Marigold and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Marigold and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.