Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
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Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Cultivated Beds
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, 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
Water occasionally
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Dry
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
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Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Marigold
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
गेंदा
henbit deadnettle
In German
Ringelblume
henbit deadnettle
In French
Souci
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
Caléndula
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
κατιφές
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
Malmequer
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Nogietek
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Caltha
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Marigold and Henbit Deadnettle
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Henbit Deadnettle? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Henbit Deadnettle. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Marigold and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Henbit Deadnettle season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Marigold and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Marigold and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Marigold and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.