Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Corn Rose, Field Poppy
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Fields, Forest edges, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Red, Ivory, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Small, flat and dissected
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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
Soil Type
Well drained
Loose, Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
anti-cancer, Bronchitis, Cough, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
PAPAVER rhoeas 'American Legion'
Common Name
Marigold
American Legion Field Poppy, Corn Poppy, Field Poppy
In Hindi
गेंदा
मकई पोस्ता
In German
Ringelblume
Klatschmohn
In French
Souci
Coquelicot
In Spanish
Caléndula
amapola de maíz
In Greek
κατιφές
καλαμπόκι παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Corn Poppy
In Polish
Nogietek
Corn Poppy
In Latin
Caltha
corn Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
Family
Asteraceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Marigold and Corn Poppy
Season and care of Marigold and Corn Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Corn Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Corn Poppy season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Corn Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Corn Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Corn Poppy Physical Information
Marigold and Corn Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Corn Poppy height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Corn Poppy are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Corn Poppy flower color: Red, Ivory and Black
- Corn Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Marigold and Corn Poppy
Care of Marigold and Corn Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Corn Poppy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.