Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Ivory
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Tagetes lucida
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
sweetscented marigold, Mexican marigold
Dill
In Hindi
sweetscented marigold
डिल प्लांट
In German
süß duftend Ringelblume
Dill Pflanze
In French
Yauhtli
Dill usine
In Spanish
pericón, Santa María, yerbanís
Dill Planta
In Greek
γλυκό άρωμα κατιφέ
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
Tarragon Mexicano
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
słodkie pachnące nagietka
Dill roślin
In Latin
sweetscented marigold
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweetscented Marigold and Dill
Season and care of Sweetscented Marigold and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetscented Marigold and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetscented Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Dill season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetscented Marigold is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweetscented Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dill is Neutral.
Sweetscented Marigold and Dill Physical Information
Sweetscented Marigold and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetscented Marigold height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sweetscented Marigold and Dill are as follows:
Sweetscented Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Ivory
Sweetscented Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Sweetscented Marigold and Dill
Care of Sweetscented Marigold and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetscented Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetscented Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.