Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
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Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Barren waste areas, Dry areas, meadows, Roadsides, Sandy stream banks
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblique base
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
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
Needs very little 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Irritation to stomach, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Astringent, Hypotensive, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Sedum acre
Common Name
Marigold
Stonecrop
In German
Ringelblume
Stonecrop
In Spanish
Caléndula
uva de gato
In Greek
κατιφές
Stonecrop
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Stonecrop
In Polish
Nogietek
rozchodnika
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Saxifragales
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Marigold and Stonecrop
Season and care of Marigold and Stonecrop is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Stonecrop Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Stonecrop season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Stonecrop is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Stonecrop is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Stonecrop Physical Information
Marigold and Stonecrop physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Stonecrop height is 5.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Stonecrop are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Stonecrop flower color: White and Ivory
- Stonecrop leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Marigold and Stonecrop
Care of Marigold and Stonecrop include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.