Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Calypso, Caribe
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
River side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
Marigold
Cilantro, Coriander
In German
Ringelblume
Koriander
In French
Souci
Coriandre
In Spanish
Caléndula
Cilantro
In Greek
κατιφές
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Coentro
In Polish
Nogietek
Kolendra
In Latin
Caltha
coriandri album
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Marigold and Cilantro
Season and care of Marigold and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Cilantro season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Cilantro Physical Information
Marigold and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Cilantro are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Cilantro
Care of Marigold and Cilantro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.