Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
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Southwestern United States, California
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
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Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Dry areas, meadows
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
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Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblong
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Marigold
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
गेंदा
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Ringelblume
Kracher penstemon
In French
Souci
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Caléndula
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
κατιφές
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Nogietek
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Caltha
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Asteraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Firecracker Penstemon season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.