Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
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Europe, Mediterranean
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Mentha spicata
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
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
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, 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
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
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Marigold
Spearmint
In Hindi
गेंदा
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Ringelblume
Grüne Minze
In French
Souci
menthe verte
In Spanish
Caléndula
menta verde
In Portuguese
Malmequer
hortelã
In Latin
Caltha
Coriander
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Marigold and Spearmint
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Spearmint? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Spearmint. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Spearmint 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 Spearmint 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 Spearmint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Spearmint
Season and care of Marigold and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Spearmint season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Spearmint Physical Information
Marigold and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Spearmint are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Spearmint
Care of Marigold and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Spearmint 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 Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.