Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
6 - 1
12 - 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
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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds, Deers, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Deer Grass
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
हिरण घास
In German
Ringelblume
Deer Grass
In French
pot Marigold
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Caléndula
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
καλέντουλα
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
cervos grama
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
deer Grass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Calendula
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Deer Grass
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Deer Grass season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Deer Grass Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Deer Grass are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Deer Grass flower color:
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Deer Grass
Care of Pot Marigold and Deer Grass 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 Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.