Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Geranium robertianum
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Number of Varieties
130
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40000
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Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-93-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
6 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
25.40 cm80.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
30.50 cm91.44 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong-lanceolate
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Winter
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
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✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
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✘
✔
✘
Attracts
-
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
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Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
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Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Pot Marigold
In German
Kraut Robert
Ringelblume
In French
herbe à Robert
pot Marigold
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Caléndula
In Greek
βότανο Robert
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
erva robert
pot Marigold
In Polish
herb robert
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Robertus herba
Zinnia Pot
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Geraniaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Geranium
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
-
Calenduleae
Subfamily
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Asteroideae
Number of Species
7520
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27800
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