Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 1
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
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
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diarrhea, Hepatitis, Inflammation, Wounds
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
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
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower, Landscape, Lawns and Turf
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TAGETES lucida
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Mexican Marigold, Sweetscented marigold
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन गेंदा
Eulalia
In German
mexikanische Ringelblume
Eulalia
In French
Tagetes lucida
Eulalia
In Spanish
caléndula mexicano
Eulalia
In Greek
μεξικάνικο κατιφέ
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Tagetes lucida
Eulalia
In Polish
meksykański nagietka
Eulalia
In Latin
Mexicanus caltha
Eulalia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Tageteae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Marigold and Eulalia
Season and care of Mexican Marigold and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Marigold and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Marigold is Acidic, Neutral and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Marigold and Eulalia Physical Information
Mexican Marigold and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Marigold height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Marigold and Eulalia are as follows:
Mexican Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Orange Red
Mexican Marigold leaf color: Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Mexican Marigold and Eulalia
Care of Mexican Marigold and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Marigold pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.