Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Heliotropium
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-13
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, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Medium
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, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
Common Name
Marigold
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
In Hindi
गेंदा
हेलीओट्रोप
In German
Ringelblume
Heliotrop
In French
Souci
héliotrope
In Spanish
Caléndula
heliotropo
In Greek
κατιφές
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Malmequer
heliotrópio
In Polish
Nogietek
heliotrop
In Latin
Caltha
Heliotrope
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Tagetes
Heliotropium
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Heliotropioideae
Properties of Marigold and Heliotrope
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Heliotrope? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Heliotrope. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Heliotrope
Season and care of Marigold and Heliotrope is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Heliotrope Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Heliotrope season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Heliotrope Physical Information
Marigold and Heliotrope physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Heliotrope are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
- Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Heliotrope
Care of Marigold and Heliotrope include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.