Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
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Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
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Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
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
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 a lot of watering, Requires regular 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
BETULA nigra
Common Name
Marigold
River Birch
In Hindi
गेंदा
River Birch
In German
Ringelblume
Fluss Birch
In French
Souci
Birch river
In Spanish
Caléndula
river Birch
In Greek
κατιφές
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
Malmequer
river Birch
In Polish
Nogietek
Rzeka Birch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Marigold and River Birch
Season and care of Marigold and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and River Birch season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and River Birch Physical Information
Marigold and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and River Birch are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Marigold and River Birch
Care of Marigold and River Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.