Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
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Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Water more in summer
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Marigold
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
गेंदा
Silver Birch
In German
Ringelblume
Weißbirke
In French
Souci
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Caléndula
Abedul de plata
In Greek
κατιφές
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Silver Birch
In Polish
Nogietek
Silver Birch
In Latin
Caltha
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Marigold and Silver Birch
Season and care of Marigold and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Silver Birch season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Silver Birch Physical Information
Marigold and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Silver Birch are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Marigold and Silver Birch
Care of Marigold and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.