Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
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Types
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African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Sassafras
Marigold
In German
Sassafras
Ringelblume
In French
Sassafras
Souci
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Caléndula
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Malmequer
In Polish
Sassafras
Nogietek
In Latin
Sassafras
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Season and Care of Sassafras and Marigold
Season and care of Sassafras and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Sassafras and Marigold Physical Information
Sassafras and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Marigold are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Sassafras and Marigold
Care of Sassafras and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.