Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-12
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
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
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, Needs a lot of water initially
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, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
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
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Marigold
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In German
Ringelblume
Süßkartoffel
In French
Souci
Patate douce
In Spanish
Caléndula
Batata
In Greek
κατιφές
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Batata doce
In Polish
Nogietek
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Caltha
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Marigold and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Marigold and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Sweet Potato season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Marigold and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Marigold and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Marigold and Sweet Potato
Care of Marigold and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Sweet Potato 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 Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.