Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia, South America
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Compound
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, 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 regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
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
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Marigold
Elderberry
In Hindi
गेंदा
Elderberry
In German
Ringelblume
Holunderbeere
In Spanish
Caléndula
Saúco
In Greek
κατιφές
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Nogietek
Bez czarny
In Latin
Caltha
Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Elderberry. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Elderberry 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 Elderberry 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 Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Elderberry
Season and care of Marigold and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Elderberry season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Marigold and Elderberry Physical Information
Marigold and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Elderberry are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Elderberry
Care of Marigold and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.