Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-10
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Orange Red
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diarrhea, Hepatitis, Inflammation, Wounds
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flower Stalk
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower, Landscape, Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TAGETES lucida
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Mexican Marigold, Sweetscented marigold
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन गेंदा
Matilija Poppy
In German
mexikanische Ringelblume
Matilija Poppy
In French
Tagetes lucida
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
caléndula mexicano
Matilija amapola
In Greek
μεξικάνικο κατιφέ
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Tagetes lucida
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
meksykański nagietka
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Mexicanus caltha
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Papaverales
Family
Asteraceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Tageteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Marigold and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Mexican Marigold and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Marigold and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Marigold is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Marigold and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Mexican Marigold and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Marigold height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Mexican Marigold and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Mexican Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Orange Red
Mexican Marigold leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Mexican Marigold and Matilija Poppy
Care of Mexican Marigold and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Marigold pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Mexican Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.