Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
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Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Shrub
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
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
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Marigold
common hazel
In Hindi
गेंदा
contorted filbert
In German
Ringelblume
contorted filbert
In French
Souci
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Caléndula
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
κατιφές
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Malmequer
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Nogietek
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Caltha
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Marigold and Contorted Filbert
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Contorted Filbert? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Contorted Filbert. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Marigold and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Contorted Filbert season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Marigold and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Contorted Filbert
Care of Marigold and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.