Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Never Over-water
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
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Root, Root bark
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
fleeceflower
In German
Ringelblume
fleeceflower
In French
pot Marigold
fleeceflower
In Spanish
Caléndula
Polygonum affine
In Greek
καλέντουλα
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
fleeceflower
In Polish
Pot Marigold
fleeceflower
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
fleeceflower
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Calendula
Periscaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Unknown
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Fleeceflower season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Pot Marigold and Fleeceflower
Care of Pot Marigold and Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.