Marigold

Dandelion

About Marigold and Dandelion

Marigold

Dandelion

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Color

Orange, Yellow

White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Aromatic

Exotic

Petals

Number Of Petals

1005

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval

Bowl

Height

6.00 cm30.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

4.00 cm2.50 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Too Less

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

5.507.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Potassium

Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, moths, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thrips, Whiteflies

Slugs

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

SpringSeason

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mexico, North America, South America

Europe, Himalayas

Interesting Facts of

Marigold is believed to be the Herb of the Sun.
Marigolds were used in Welsh culture to predict climatic conditions.

Dandelion represents the 3 celestial bodies of the sun, moon and stars. The yellow one resembles the sun, the puff ball looks like the moon while the dispersing seeds bear resemblance to the stars.
Seeds of this plant are often carried away up to 5 miles from their origin.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Medicinal

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Good for liver and gallbladder

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant

Have diuretic properties

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Best remedy for dandruff, Lightens the skin, Prevents pre- mature graying, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Sneezing, Sore throat

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Tagetes

Taraxacum

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

5060

3 25000

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Information about Marigold and Dandelion

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Marigold and Dandelion in the sections below.

Marigold and Dandelion color

Marigold and Dandelion come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Marigold and Dandelion color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Marigold is Oval in shape and has Aromatic fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Dandelion has Exotic fragrance.

More facts about Marigold and Dandelion

You must be eager to know more facts about Marigold and Dandelion. Did you know Marigold has originated in Mexico, North America, South America while Dandelion has originated in Europe, Himalayas. One of the Interesting Facts about Marigold and Dandelion is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Marigold and Dandelion Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Marigold and Dandelion uses in this section. Marigold and Dandelion have many medicinal properties. Besides, Marigold is given on special occasions like Wedding whereas Dandelion on . Marigold and Dandelion also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Marigold and Dandelion Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Marigold and Dandelion Family classification here. Marigold and Dandelion belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.