Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
6 - 1
9 - 1
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
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Rich
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Root, Seeds
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
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
AMMI majus
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
बिशप निराना
In German
Ringelblume
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
pot Marigold
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Caléndula
biznaga
In Greek
καλέντουλα
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Pot Marigold
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Calendula
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Bishop's Weed season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Bishop's Weed
Care of Pot Marigold and Bishop's Weed 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 Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.