Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
North America
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Grass
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
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
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
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
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
-
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Ringelblume
Softstem Bulrush
In French
pot Marigold
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Caléndula
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Calendula
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Softstem Bulrush season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Pot Marigold and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Pot Marigold and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.