Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herb
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Tagetes lemmonii
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Orange Red
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diarrhea, Hepatitis, Inflammation, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower, Landscape, Lawns and Turf
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TAGETES lucida
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Mexican Marigold, Sweetscented marigold
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन गेंदा
Hydrangea
In German
mexikanische Ringelblume
Hortensie
In French
Tagetes lucida
Hortensia
In Spanish
caléndula mexicano
Hortensia
In Greek
μεξικάνικο κατιφέ
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Tagetes lucida
Hortênsia
In Polish
meksykański nagietka
Hortensja
In Latin
Mexicanus caltha
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Mexican Marigold and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Mexican Marigold and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Marigold and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Marigold is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Marigold and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Mexican Marigold and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Marigold height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Marigold and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Mexican Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Orange Red
Mexican Marigold leaf color: Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Mexican Marigold and Common Comfrey
Care of Mexican Marigold and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Marigold pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Comfrey pruning is done 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 Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.