Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
-
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Chilopsis linearis
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
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
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Requires 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
CHILOPSIS linearis
Common Name
Marigold
Desert Willow
In Hindi
गेंदा
रेगिस्तान विलो
In German
Ringelblume
Wüsten Weide
In French
Souci
desert Willow
In Spanish
Caléndula
Desert Willow
In Greek
κατιφές
έρημο Willow
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Willow deserto
In Polish
Nogietek
desert Willow
In Latin
Caltha
desert Willow
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Marigold and Desert Willow
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Desert Willow? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Desert Willow. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Desert Willow
Season and care of Marigold and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Desert Willow season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Desert Willow Physical Information
Marigold and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Desert Willow are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Desert Willow
Care of Marigold and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.