Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
bipinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, 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
Needs high amount of 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
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used as a potherb
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
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Marigold
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
गेंदा
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Ringelblume
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Souci
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Caléndula
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
κατιφές
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Nogietek
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Caltha
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Marigold and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Marigold and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Devil's Walking Stick season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Marigold and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Marigold and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.