Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
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North America, Central America, South America
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
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Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Kernel
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Marigold
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
गेंदा
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Ringelblume
Mais
In French
Souci
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
Caléndula
Maíz dulce
In Greek
κατιφές
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Malmequer
milho doce
In Polish
Nogietek
Kukurydza
In Latin
Caltha
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Marigold and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Marigold and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Sweet Corn season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Marigold and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Marigold and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Marigold and Sweet Corn
Care of Marigold and Sweet Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.