Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
Erysimum cheiri
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Wallflower
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
पीला Wallflower
In German
Ringelblume
Yellow Wallflower
In French
pot Marigold
Yellow Wallflower
In Spanish
Caléndula
alhelí amarillo
In Greek
καλέντουλα
κίτρινο Wallflower
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Wallflower amarelo
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Żółty Wallflower
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Crocus Wallflower
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Yellow Wallflower
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Yellow Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Yellow Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Yellow Wallflower season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Yellow Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Yellow Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Yellow Wallflower Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Yellow Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Yellow Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Yellow Wallflower are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Yellow Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Yellow Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Yellow Wallflower
Care of Pot Marigold and Yellow Wallflower 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 Yellow Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.