Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
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
Requires regular 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Marigold
winter daphne
In Hindi
गेंदा
winter daphne
In German
Ringelblume
Daphne odora
In French
Souci
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Caléndula
Daphne odora
In Greek
κατιφές
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Daphne odora
In Polish
Nogietek
Daphne odora
In Latin
Caltha
Daphne odora
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Marigold and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Winter Daphne. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Marigold and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Winter Daphne season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Marigold and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Marigold and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Winter Daphne
Care of Marigold and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.