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Dandelion and Marigold

Color

Color

White, Yellow
Orange, Yellow

Color Meaning

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Exotic
Aromatic

Petals

Number Of Petals

5100
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Oval

Height

30.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

2.50 cm4.00 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
Full Sun

Watering

Too Less
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Clay, Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

7.505.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur
Lime stone, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

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

List of Diseases

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

Bloom Time

SpringSeason
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Europe, Himalayas
Mexico, North America, South America

Interesting Facts of

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

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal
Decoration

Health Benefits

Good for liver and gallbladder
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant

Culinary Uses

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

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Lightens the skin, Prevents pre- mature graying, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

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Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Sneezing, Sore throat
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Taraxacum
Tagetes

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales
Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae
Asteraceae

Sub Family

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Asteroideae

Genus

-
-

Number of Species

6050
3 25000
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About Dandelion and Marigold

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Dandelion and Marigold facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Dandelion and Marigold Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Dandelion and Marigold facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Dandelion and Marigold. Dandelion comes in White, Yellow colors whereas Marigold flowers are with Orange, Yellow colors. Other Dandelion and Marigold facts will definitely amuse you.

Dandelion and Marigold growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Dandelion and Marigold growing conditions. Dandelion requires Full Sun and Too Less watering with 7.50 of Well-drained soil. Marigold needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Clay, Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Dandelion and Marigold facts in the sections below.

Dandelion and Marigold Facts

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Dandelion and Marigold Classification

After knowing about various Dandelion and Marigold facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Dandelion and Marigold classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Dandelion and Marigold is Taraxacum and Tagetes respectively. Dandelion belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Marigold falls under Asteraceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.