Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America
Types
Ray
Disk
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Grassland, riparian zones, Roadsides
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
0-6
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 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
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Average, Rich, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average, Rich, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Broken Bones
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Groundcover
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
TITHONIA 'Fiesta Del Sol'
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
Common Name
Fiesta del Sol Mexican Sunflower, Mexican Sunflower
African Marigold
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन सूरजमुखी
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
In German
mexikanische Sonnenblume
Studentenblume
In French
Mexican sunflower
Marigold africaine
In Spanish
girasol mexicano
caléndula africana
In Greek
Μεξικού ηλιέλαιο
Αφρικής κατιφές
In Portuguese
girassol mexicano
marigold africano
In Polish
meksykański słonecznika
afrykański nagietka
In Latin
Mexicanus HELIANTHUS
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Not Applicable
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Acanthaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tageteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Sunflower and African Marigold
Season and care of Mexican Sunflower and African Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Sunflower and African Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Sunflower season is Summer and Fall and African Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Sunflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Sunflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Sunflower and African Marigold Physical Information
Mexican Sunflower and African Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Sunflower height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mexican Sunflower and African Marigold are as follows:
Mexican Sunflower flower color: Orange Red
Mexican Sunflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
- African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican Sunflower and African Marigold
Care of Mexican Sunflower and African Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Sunflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Mexican Sunflower 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.