Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
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
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
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
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Marigold
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In German
Ringelblume
Tamariske
In French
Souci
tamarinier
In Spanish
Caléndula
tamarisco
In Portuguese
Malmequer
tamarisco
In Polish
Nogietek
tamaryszek
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Marigold and Tamarisk
Season and care of Marigold and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Tamarisk season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Tamarisk Physical Information
Marigold and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Tamarisk are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Tamarisk
Care of Marigold and Tamarisk include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.