Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
South Africa
  
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
  
it is a type of daisy
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
  
Humid climates, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
9 - 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
  
A2, 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
  
Prostrate/Trailing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
White, Lime Green, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
White, Lime Green, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
White, Lime Green, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water, Ample Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
No pruning needed
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
  
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
  
Common Name
Marigold
  
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
  
In Hindi
गेंदा
  
Livingstone Daisy
  
In German
Ringelblume
  
Livingstone Daisy
  
In French
Souci
  
Livingstone daisy
  
In Spanish
Caléndula
  
Livingstone daisy
  
In Greek
κατιφές
  
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
  
In Portuguese
Malmequer
  
Livingstone daisy
  
In Polish
Nogietek
  
Livingstone daisy
  
In Latin
Caltha
  
Livingstone primula
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Asterales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Aizoaceae
  
Genus
Tagetes
  
Dorotheanthus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Ruschioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Marigold and Livingstone Daisy
Season and care of Marigold and Livingstone Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Livingstone Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Livingstone Daisy season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Livingstone Daisy Physical Information
Marigold and Livingstone Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Livingstone Daisy are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
- Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Care of Marigold and Livingstone Daisy
Care of Marigold and Livingstone Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water.