Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
TILIA americana
Common Name
Pot Marigold
American Basswood
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
अमेरिकी Basswood
In German
Ringelblume
amerikanischen Basswood
In French
pot Marigold
tilleul d'Amérique
In Spanish
Caléndula
tilo americano
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Αμερικανός Basswood
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Basswood americano
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Amerykańska Lipa
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
American Basswood
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Tileae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Tilioideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and American Basswood
Season and care of Pot Marigold and American Basswood is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and American Basswood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and American Basswood season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for American Basswood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and American Basswood Physical Information
Pot Marigold and American Basswood physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and American Basswood are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
- American Basswood leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and American Basswood
Care of Pot Marigold and American Basswood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Basswood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.