Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Cercis
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Ivory
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Tagetes lucida
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
sweetscented marigold, Mexican marigold
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
sweetscented marigold
Eastern Redbud
In German
süß duftend Ringelblume
OstRedbud
In French
Yauhtli
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
pericón, Santa María, yerbanís
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
γλυκό άρωμα κατιφέ
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Tarragon Mexicano
Redbud oriental
In Polish
słodkie pachnące nagietka
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
sweetscented marigold
Cercis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Sweetscented Marigold and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Sweetscented Marigold and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetscented Marigold and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetscented Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetscented Marigold is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetscented Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetscented Marigold and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Sweetscented Marigold and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetscented Marigold height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetscented Marigold and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Sweetscented Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Ivory
Sweetscented Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Sweetscented Marigold and Eastern Redbud
Care of Sweetscented Marigold and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetscented Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Sweetscented Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.