Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
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Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
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Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Fields, meadows
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
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
White, Yellow
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
bipinnate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, 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
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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Marigold
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
गेंदा
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Ringelblume
Echte Kamille
In French
Souci
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Caléndula
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
κατιφές
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Nogietek
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Caltha
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Properties of Marigold and German Chamomile
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and German Chamomile? We provide you with everything About Marigold and German Chamomile. Marigold doesn't have thorns and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and German Chamomile
Season and care of Marigold and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and German Chamomile season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and German Chamomile Physical Information
Marigold and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Marigold and German Chamomile are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and German Chamomile
Care of Marigold and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.