Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbaceous Perennial
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Sword-like
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Plants
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
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Marigold
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
गेंदा
Dutch Iris
In German
Ringelblume
Dutch Iris
In French
Souci
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Caléndula
Dutch Iris
In Greek
κατιφές
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Nogietek
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Caltha
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Marigold and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Marigold and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Dutch Iris season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Marigold and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Marigold and Dutch Iris
Care of Marigold and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.