Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, 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
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
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
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Wildlife
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
LEVISTICUM officinale
Common Name
Marigold
Lovage
In Hindi
गेंदा
Levisticum Officinale
In German
Ringelblume
Liebstöckel
In Spanish
Caléndula
lovage
In Greek
κατιφές
λεβιστικό
In Portuguese
Malmequer
lovage
In Polish
Nogietek
lubczyk
In Latin
Caltha
ligusticum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Levisticum Officinale
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Levisticum Officinale? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Levisticum Officinale. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Levisticum Officinale 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 Levisticum Officinale 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 Levisticum Officinale and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Levisticum Officinale
Season and care of Marigold and Levisticum Officinale is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Levisticum Officinale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Levisticum Officinale season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Levisticum Officinale is Loam while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Levisticum Officinale Physical Information
Marigold and Levisticum Officinale physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Levisticum Officinale are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Levisticum Officinale
Care of Marigold and Levisticum Officinale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Levisticum Officinale 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 Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.