Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
austrocalifornicus , effusus , laxus , pacificus , solutus
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require regular watering
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
-
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
-
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
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
JUNCUS effusus
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Soft Rush
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Soft Rush
In German
Ringelblume
Soft Rush
In French
pot Marigold
Soft Rush
In Spanish
Caléndula
Soft Rush
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Soft Rush
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Soft Rush
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Soft Rush
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Soft Rush
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Juncaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Common Rush
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Common Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Common Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Common Rush season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Common Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Common Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Common Rush Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Common Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Common Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Common Rush are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Common Rush flower color: Brown
- Common Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Common Rush
Care of Pot Marigold and Common Rush 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 Common Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Common Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.