Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple, White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Double
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Rosa blanda
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
Common Name
smooth rose, prairie rose, wild rose, meadow rose
African Marigold
In Hindi
Rosa blanda
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
In German
Rosa blanda
Studentenblume
In French
Rosa blanda
Marigold africaine
In Spanish
Rosa blanda
caléndula africana
In Greek
ροζ μίγμα
Αφρικής κατιφές
In Portuguese
Rosa blanda
marigold africano
In Polish
Rosa blanda
afrykański nagietka
In Latin
Rosa blanda
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tageteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Rose and African Marigold
Season and care of Meadow Rose and African Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Rose and African Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Rose is Loam, Sand and for African Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Rose and African Marigold Physical Information
Meadow Rose and African Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Meadow Rose and African Marigold are as follows:
Meadow Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple and White
Meadow Rose leaf color: Dark Green
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
- African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Rose and African Marigold
Care of Meadow Rose and African Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Meadow Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.