Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
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Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
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Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue, Violet
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
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
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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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Bonemeal, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
DIANELLA
Common Name
Marigold
Dianella, Flax Lily
In German
Ringelblume
Dianella
In Spanish
Caléndula
Dianella
In Greek
κατιφές
Dianella
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Dianella
In Polish
Nogietek
Dianella
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Chlorophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Hemerocallidoideae
Properties of Marigold and Dianella
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Dianella? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Dianella. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Dianella 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 Dianella 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 Dianella and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Dianella
Season and care of Marigold and Dianella is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Dianella Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Dianella season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Dianella is while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Dianella is .
Marigold and Dianella Physical Information
Marigold and Dianella physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Dianella height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Dianella are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Dianella flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Dianella leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Dianella
Care of Marigold and Dianella include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Dianella pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dianella needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.