Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
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Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Light
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Marigold
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In German
Ringelblume
Hortensie
In French
Souci
Hortensia
In Spanish
Caléndula
Hortensia
In Greek
κατιφές
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Hortênsia
In Polish
Nogietek
Hortensja
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Properties of Marigold and Chocolate-root
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Chocolate-root. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Marigold and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Chocolate-root season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Marigold and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Marigold and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Chocolate-root
Care of Marigold and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.