Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
-
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Leucanthemum vulgare
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
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, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Yellow
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
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Buds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
Common Name
Marigold
Oxeye Daisy
In Hindi
गेंदा
Oxeye डेज़ी
In German
Ringelblume
Margerite
In French
Souci
Grande marguerite
In Spanish
Caléndula
margarita de ojo de buey
In Greek
κατιφές
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Rainha Margarida
In Polish
Nogietek
piwonie
In Latin
Caltha
oxeye Daisy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Tagetes
Leucanthemum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Marigold and Oxeye Daisy
Season and care of Marigold and Oxeye Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Oxeye Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Oxeye Daisy season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Oxeye Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Oxeye Daisy Physical Information
Marigold and Oxeye Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Oxeye Daisy are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
- Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Oxeye Daisy
Care of Marigold and Oxeye Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.