Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Bulbine frutescens
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Narrow
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, 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, 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
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
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
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
Aphids, Beetles, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Corms, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Corms used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
BULBINE frutescens 'Hallmark'
Common Name
Marigold
Bulbine, Hallmark Bulbine, Hallmark Cat's Whiskers, Bulbine Lily
In German
Ringelblume
Bulbine
In Spanish
Caléndula
Bulbine
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Bulbine
In Polish
Nogietek
Bulbine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Tagetes
Bulbine Wolf
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Asphodeloideae
Properties of Marigold and Bulbine
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Bulbine? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Bulbine. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Bulbine 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 Bulbine 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 Bulbine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Bulbine
Season and care of Marigold and Bulbine is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Bulbine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Bulbine season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Bulbine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Bulbine is Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Bulbine Physical Information
Marigold and Bulbine physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Bulbine height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Bulbine are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Bulbine flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Bulbine leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Bulbine
Care of Marigold and Bulbine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Bulbine 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 Bulbine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.