Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
not available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
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
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
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
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Pot Marigold
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
southernwood
In German
Ringelblume
Eberraute
In French
pot Marigold
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Caléndula
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Abrótano
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Southernwood
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Calendula
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Southernwood
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Southernwood season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Southernwood Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Southernwood are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Southernwood
Care of Pot Marigold and Southernwood 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 Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.