Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
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
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Black Ash plant
In German
Ringelblume
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
pot Marigold
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Caléndula
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
καλέντουλα
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Black ash herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Oleeae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Black Ash
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Black Ash season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Black Ash Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Black Ash are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Black Ash
Care of Pot Marigold and Black Ash 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 Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.