Snapdragon

Marigold

About Snapdragon and Marigold

Snapdragon

Marigold

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium

African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds

Number of Varieties

3550

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Habitat

Mediterranean region

Roadsides, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm40.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink

Orange, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Fall, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Light Frost

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Rust

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Light Frost

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators

Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border

Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'

TAGETES 'Cottage Red'

Common Name

Snapdragon

Marigold

In Hindi

snapdragon

गेंदा

In German

Löwenmaul

Ringelblume

In French

muflier

Souci

In Spanish

boca de dragón

Caléndula

In Greek

snapdragon

κατιφές

In Portuguese

snapdragon

Malmequer

In Polish

lwia paszcza

Nogietek

In Latin

snapdragon

Caltha

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Asterales

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Anthurium

Tagetes

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3550

1 27800

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Properties of Snapdragon and Marigold

Wondering what are the properties of Snapdragon and Marigold? We provide you with everything About Snapdragon and Marigold. Snapdragon doesn't have thorns and Marigold doesn't have thorns. Also Snapdragon does not have fragrant flowers. Snapdragon has allergic reactions like and Marigold has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Snapdragon and Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Snapdragon and Marigold

Season and care of Snapdragon and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Snapdragon and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Snapdragon and Marigold Physical Information

Snapdragon and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Snapdragon and Marigold are as follows:

Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green

Care of Snapdragon and Marigold

Care of Snapdragon and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Snapdragon 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.