Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Tagetes erecta
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Tagetes tenuifolia
Common Name
Red Buckeye
signet marigold, golden marigold
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
गोल्डन गेंदा
In German
Red Buckeye
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
In French
Red Buckeye
Tagète citron
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Tagetes tenuifolia
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
χρυσή κατιφέ
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
calêndula ouro
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Aksamitka wąskolistna
In Latin
Red Buckeye
caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Golden Marigold
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Golden Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Golden Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Golden Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Golden Marigold Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Golden Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Golden Marigold are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Golden Marigold
Care of Red Buckeye and Golden Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.