Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Sedge or Rush
Origin
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World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
austrocalifornicus , effusus , laxus , pacificus , solutus
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
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
H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Brown
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
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, reseeds
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
Does not require 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
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune to control growth, 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
-
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
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
JUNCUS effusus
Common Name
Marigold
Soft Rush
In German
Ringelblume
Soft Rush
In French
Souci
Soft Rush
In Spanish
Caléndula
Soft Rush
In Greek
κατιφές
Soft Rush
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Soft Rush
In Polish
Nogietek
Soft Rush
In Latin
Caltha
Soft Rush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Juncaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Marigold and Common Rush
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Common Rush? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Common Rush. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Common Rush 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 Common Rush 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 Common Rush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Common Rush
Season and care of Marigold and Common Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Common Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Common Rush season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Common Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Common Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Common Rush Physical Information
Marigold and Common Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Common Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Common Rush are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Common Rush flower color: Brown
- Common Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Common Rush
Care of Marigold and Common Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Common Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Common Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.