Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
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Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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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
Clay, 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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 let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, 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
pruning needed for strong structure
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
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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 as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Marigold
Russian Olive
In German
Ringelblume
russische Olive
In French
Souci
Olive russe
In Spanish
Caléndula
oliva ruso
In Greek
κατιφές
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Olive russo
In Polish
Nogietek
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Caltha
Russian Olive
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Rhamnales
Family
Asteraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Marigold and Russian Olive
Season and care of Marigold and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Russian Olive season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Russian Olive Physical Information
Marigold and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Russian Olive are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Marigold and Russian Olive
Care of Marigold and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.