Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
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Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Marigold
Firewheel
In German
Ringelblume
Feuerrad
In French
Souci
Firewheel
In Spanish
Caléndula
Firewheel
In Greek
κατιφές
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Firewheel
In Polish
Nogietek
Firewheel
In Latin
Caltha
Firewheel
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Properties of Marigold and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Firewheel. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Firewheel 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 Firewheel 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 Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Firewheel
Season and care of Marigold and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Firewheel season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Firewheel Physical Information
Marigold and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Firewheel are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Marigold and Firewheel
Care of Marigold and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.