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Elaeagnus
Elaeagnus

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What is

Life Span

Annual
Annual

Type

Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

-
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Types

Shrub, Ornamental Tree
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds

Number of Varieties

5050
0 40000
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Habitat

River side, Riverbanks
Roadsides, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8-1
12-1

Sunset Zone

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

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm40.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

240.00 cm50.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

-
Orange, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red
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Leaf Color in Spring

White, Light Green, Gray
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate
Toothed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

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

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Butterflies

Allergy

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Mixed Border
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'

Common Name

Oleaster
Marigold

In Hindi

इलेगनस
गेंदा

In German

Elaeagnus
Ringelblume

In French

Elaeagnus
Souci

In Spanish

Elaeagnus
Caléndula

In Greek

Elaeagnus
κατιφές

In Portuguese

Elaeagnus
Malmequer

In Polish

Elaeagnus
Nogietek

In Latin

Elaeagnus
Caltha

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales
Asterales

Family

Elaeagnaceae
Asteraceae

Genus

Elaeagnus
Tagetes

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

7050
1 27800
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Difference Between Elaeagnus and Marigold

If you are confused whether Elaeagnus or Marigold are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Elaeagnus and Marigold Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Elaeagnus are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Marigold fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Elaeagnus and Marigold if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Elaeagnus and Marigold

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Elaeagnus and Marigold. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Elaeagnus and Marigold as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Elaeagnus is anti-cancer, Febrifuge and Pectoral whereas of Marigold is Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach and Wounds. Elaeagnus has beauty benefits as follows: while Marigold has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Elaeagnus vs Marigold

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