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1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Annual
Perennial
1.2 Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
1.3 Origin
Hybrid origin
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
1.4 Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Not available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
Rice Plant
50
Rank: 57 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Elderberry
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1.5 Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
12-1
9-1
1.8 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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
American Elm
40.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
60.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Cyclamen
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
Flowering Craba..
50.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Evening Primrose
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Purple, Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lance shaped
2.4 Thorns
15% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
35% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Drought
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
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
Do Not over Water, Medium
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
4.7 Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
85% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
88% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
37% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
22% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
40% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
14% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
18% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
14% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
55% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
53% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
13% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
3% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
5% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
6% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
51% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
5.12 Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Dizziness, Nausea
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
6.1.3 Edible Uses
66% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
63% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Root
6.2.3 Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
32% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
LIATRIS spicata
7.2 Common Name
Marigold
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
7.2.1 In Hindi
गेंदा
Gayfeather
7.2.2 In German
Ringelblume
Gayfeather
7.2.3 In French
Souci
Gayfeather
7.2.4 In Spanish
Caléndula
Gayfeather
7.2.5 In Greek
κατιφές
Gayfeather
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Malmequer
Gayfeather
7.2.7 In Polish
Nogietek
Gayfeather
7.2.8 In Latin
Caltha
Gayfeather
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Asterales
Asterales
8.5 Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
8.6 Genus
Tagetes
Liatris
8.7 Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
8.10 Number of Species
Orchid
50
Rank: 100 (Overall)
51
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Calla Lily
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Difference Between Marigold and Gayfeather

If you are confused whether Marigold or Gayfeather 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 Marigold and Gayfeather Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Marigold are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Gayfeather fertilizers required are Balanced garden plant fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Marigold and Gayfeather if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Marigold and Gayfeather

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Marigold and Gayfeather. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Marigold and Gayfeather 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 Marigold is Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach and Wounds whereas of Gayfeather is Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea and Diuretic. Marigold has beauty benefits as follows: Not Available while Gayfeather has beauty benefits as follows: Not Available.

Compare Facts of Marigold vs Gayfeather

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Marigold vs Gayfeather and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Marigold are Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes whereas of Gayfeather have Dizziness and Nausea respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Marigold has no showy fruits and Gayfeather has no showy fruits. Also Marigold is flowering and Gayfeather is flowering. You can compare Marigold and Gayfeather facts and facts of other plants too.