Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
All sorts of environments
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
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Acuminate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
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, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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
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
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Marigold
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
गेंदा
crimson pygmy
In German
Ringelblume
crimson pygmy
In French
Souci
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Caléndula
crimson pygmy
In Greek
κατιφές
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Malmequer
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Nogietek
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Caltha
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
Family
Asteraceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Crimson Pygmy
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Crimson Pygmy? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Crimson Pygmy. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Marigold and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Crimson Pygmy season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Marigold and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Marigold and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Marigold and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.