Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
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 to dry out slightly between 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Marigold
Mahonia
In German
Ringelblume
Mahonia
In Spanish
Caléndula
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Malmequer
mahonia
In Polish
Nogietek
Mahonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
Family
Asteraceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Mahonia
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Mahonia. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Mahonia 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 Mahonia 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 Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Mahonia
Season and care of Marigold and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Mahonia season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Mahonia Physical Information
Marigold and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Mahonia are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Mahonia
Care of Marigold and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.