Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Summer Damasks, Autumn Damasks
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
gardens
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Rosa × damascena
Common Name
Marigold
Damask rose, rose of castile
In Hindi
गेंदा
जामदानी गुलाब
In German
Ringelblume
Damaszener-Rosen
In French
Souci
Le rosier de Damas
In Spanish
Caléndula
Rosa de Damasco, Rosa de Castilla
In Greek
κατιφές
δαμασκηνό τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Malmequer
rosa damascena
In Polish
Nogietek
Róża damasceńska
In Latin
Caltha
surrexit Damascum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Properties of Marigold and Damask Rose
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Damask Rose? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Damask Rose. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Damask Rose 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 Damask Rose 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 Damask Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Damask Rose
Season and care of Marigold and Damask Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Damask Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Damask Rose season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Damask Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Damask Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Damask Rose Physical Information
Marigold and Damask Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Damask Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Damask Rose are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Damask Rose flower color: Pink
- Damask Rose leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Marigold and Damask Rose
Care of Marigold and Damask Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Damask Rose 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 Damask Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.