Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
  
Roadsides, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Orange, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Round
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Remove dead branches
  
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal 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
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
  
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Jam
  
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
  
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
  
Common Name
Sea Grape
  
Marigold
  
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
  
गेंदा
  
In German
Sea Grape
  
Ringelblume
  
In French
Sea Grape
  
Souci
  
In Spanish
Sea Grape
  
Caléndula
  
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
  
κατιφές
  
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
  
Malmequer
  
In Polish
Sea Grape
  
Nogietek
  
In Latin
Uva mare
  
Caltha
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Polygonaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Coccoloba
  
Tagetes
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Coccolobeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Marigold
Season and care of Sea Grape and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Marigold Physical Information
Sea Grape and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Marigold are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Marigold
Care of Sea Grape and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Sea Grape 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.