Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
VICIA villosa 'Purple Bounty'
TAGETES patula
Common Name
Hairy Vetch, Purple Bounty Vetch
French Marigold
In Hindi
Purple Bounty Vetch
फ्रेंच गेंदा
In German
Lila Bounty Wicke
Französisch Marigold
In French
Violet Bounty Vetch
Marigold français
In Spanish
Purple Bounty Arveja
Marigold francés
In Greek
Μωβ Bounty Vetch
Γαλλικά Marigold
In Portuguese
Roxo recompensa ervilhaca
Marigold Francês
In Polish
Purpurowy Bounty Wyka
francuski Marigold
In Latin
Bounty purpura Vetch
French Zinnia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Vicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Bounty Vetch and French Marigold
Season and care of Purple Bounty Vetch and French Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Bounty Vetch and French Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Bounty Vetch season is Spring and Summer and French Marigold season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Purple Bounty Vetch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for French Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Bounty Vetch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Bounty Vetch and French Marigold Physical Information
Purple Bounty Vetch and French Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Bounty Vetch height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Purple Bounty Vetch and French Marigold are as follows:
Purple Bounty Vetch flower color: Purple and Violet
Purple Bounty Vetch leaf color: Green and Light Green
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
- French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Purple Bounty Vetch and French Marigold
Care of Purple Bounty Vetch and French Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Bounty Vetch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Purple Bounty Vetch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.