Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
United States, Northwestern United States, California
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Types
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
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Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
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Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX douglasii
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
Marigold
In Hindi
Phlox plant
गेंदा
In German
Phlox Pflanze
Ringelblume
In French
plante Phlox
Souci
In Spanish
planta de Phlox
Caléndula
In Greek
φυτό phlox
κατιφές
In Portuguese
planta Phlox
Malmequer
In Polish
Phlox roślin
Nogietek
In Latin
plantae Phlox
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Phlox and Marigold
Season and care of Phlox and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox season is Spring and Summer and Marigold season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Phlox is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Phlox and Marigold Physical Information
Phlox and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox and Marigold are as follows:
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Phlox and Marigold
Care of Phlox and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.