Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Marigold
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
गेंदा
Chokecherry
In German
Ringelblume
Chokecherry
In French
Souci
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Caléndula
Chokecherry
In Greek
κατιφές
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Chokecherry
In Polish
Nogietek
Chokecherry
In Latin
Caltha
chokecherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Chokecherry
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Chokecherry? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Chokecherry. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Chokecherry
Season and care of Marigold and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Chokecherry season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Chokecherry Physical Information
Marigold and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Chokecherry are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color: Not Available
- Chokecherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Marigold and Chokecherry
Care of Marigold and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.