Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
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Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White, Yellow
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full 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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Herb
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, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Pot Marigold
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Ringelblume
Echte Kamille
In French
pot Marigold
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Caléndula
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
καλέντουλα
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Calendula
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Calenduleae
Anthemideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and German Chamomile
Season and care of Pot Marigold and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and German Chamomile season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and German Chamomile Physical Information
Pot Marigold and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and German Chamomile are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and German Chamomile
Care of Pot Marigold and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.