Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 4
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Orange Red
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Disease free, Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diarrhea, Hepatitis, Inflammation, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Condiment, For making oil for cosmetics, Garland, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as an ointment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower, Landscape, Lawns and Turf
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
TAGETES lucida
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
Mexican Marigold, Sweetscented marigold
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन गेंदा
Bluewings
In German
mexikanische Ringelblume
Bluewings
In French
Tagetes lucida
Bluewings
In Spanish
caléndula mexicano
Bluewings
In Greek
μεξικάνικο κατιφέ
Bluewings
In Portuguese
Tagetes lucida
Bluewings
In Polish
meksykański nagietka
Bluewings
In Latin
Mexicanus caltha
Bluewings
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Tageteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Marigold and Bluewings
Season and care of Mexican Marigold and Bluewings is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Marigold and Bluewings Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bluewings season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Bluewings is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Marigold is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluewings is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Marigold and Bluewings Physical Information
Mexican Marigold and Bluewings physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Marigold height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bluewings height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mexican Marigold and Bluewings are as follows:
Mexican Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Orange Red
Mexican Marigold leaf color: Green
Bluewings flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Bluewings leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Marigold and Bluewings
Care of Mexican Marigold and Bluewings include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Marigold pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluewings pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluewings needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.