Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
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
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, 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
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Ringelblume
Rockets Freifrau
In French
pot Marigold
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Caléndula
Rocket Dame
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Pot Marigold and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Dame's Rocket. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns. Also Pot Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Pot Marigold has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling and Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pot Marigold and Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Dame's Rocket season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Dame's Rocket
Care of Pot Marigold and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.