Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America
Types
19
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Terrestrial
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
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
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loamy, Sandy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PETUNIA 'PAS3187'
TAGETES patula
Common Name
Purple Wave Petunia, Spreading Petunia, Wave Purple Petunia
French Marigold
In Hindi
Purple wave petunia
फ्रेंच गेंदा
In German
Lila Welle Petunie
Französisch Marigold
In French
Pétunia pourpre Vague
Marigold français
In Spanish
Petunia púrpura Wave
Marigold francés
In Greek
Purple Wave πετούνια
Γαλλικά Marigold
In Portuguese
Onda roxa do petúnia
Marigold Francês
In Polish
Purpurowy fali petunii
francuski Marigold
In Latin
Purpura unda Petunia
French Zinnia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Wave Petunia and French Marigold
Season and care of Purple Wave Petunia and French Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Wave Petunia and French Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Wave Petunia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and French Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Wave Petunia is Loam, Sand and for French Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Wave Petunia is Acidic, Neutral and for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Wave Petunia and French Marigold Physical Information
Purple Wave Petunia and French Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Wave Petunia height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Purple Wave Petunia and French Marigold are as follows:
Purple Wave Petunia flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta and Lavender
Purple Wave Petunia leaf color: Green
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
- French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Purple Wave Petunia and French Marigold
Care of Purple Wave Petunia and French Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Wave Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Purple Wave Petunia 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.