Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
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United States, California
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
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Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Toothed
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
Marigold
Blue Oak
In Hindi
गेंदा
Blue Oak Tree
In German
Ringelblume
Blaue Eiche
In French
Souci
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
Caléndula
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
κατιφές
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Carvalho azul
In Polish
Nogietek
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
Caltha
Blue quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Marigold and Blue Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Blue Oak? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Blue Oak. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Blue Oak 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 Oak 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 Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Blue Oak
Season and care of Marigold and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Blue Oak season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Blue Oak is while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Blue Oak is .
Marigold and Blue Oak Physical Information
Marigold and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Blue Oak are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Marigold and Blue Oak
Care of Marigold and Blue Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.