Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Argentina
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 7
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
H1, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
long with sharp edges
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, 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 water excessively, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, moderate salt tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, songbirds, Wildlife
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowering Tips, Stem, Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
CORTADERIA selloana 'Carminea Rendatleri'
Common Name
Marigold
Pampas Grass, Pink Pampas Grass
In Hindi
गेंदा
Pink Pampas grass
In German
Ringelblume
Pink Pampas grass
In French
Souci
Herbe Pampas rose
In Spanish
Caléndula
Hierba de color rosa Pampas
In Greek
κατιφές
Pink Pampas grass
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Grama de Pampas rosa
In Polish
Nogietek
Różowy Pampas trawy
In Latin
Caltha
Pink Pampas grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Marigold and Pink Pampas Grass
Season and care of Marigold and Pink Pampas Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Pink Pampas Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Pink Pampas Grass season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Pink Pampas Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Pink Pampas Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Pink Pampas Grass Physical Information
Marigold and Pink Pampas Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Pink Pampas Grass height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Pink Pampas Grass are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Pink Pampas Grass flower color: Pink
- Pink Pampas Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Marigold and Pink Pampas Grass
Care of Marigold and Pink Pampas Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Pink Pampas Grass pruning is done Prune before Winter, 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 Pink Pampas Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.