Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
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Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
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Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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, 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
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Snails
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Marigold
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In German
Ringelblume
Silver Sage
In French
Souci
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Caléndula
silver Sage
In Greek
κατιφές
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Malmequer
silver Sage
In Polish
Nogietek
silver Sage
In Latin
Caltha
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Marigold and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Silver Sage. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Marigold has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Marigold and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Silver Sage
Season and care of Marigold and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Silver Sage season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Silver Sage Physical Information
Marigold and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Silver Sage are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Marigold and Silver Sage
Care of Marigold and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Silver Sage 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 Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.