Color
Orange, Yellow
  
Pink, Purple, Red, White
  
Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
  
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
  
Stem Size
0"
  
0"
  
Fragrance
Aromatic
  
NA
  
Petals
  
  
Number Of Petals
Not Available
  
Other Characteristics
  
  
Shape
Oval
  
Star
  
Line
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Silhouette
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Blossom Texture
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Blossom Size
0"
  
0"
  
Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions of
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part Sun
  
Watering
Enough
  
Enough
  
Soil
  
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
  
Loamy
  
Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Potassium
  
Phosphorus
  
Common Pests and Diseases
  
  
List of Pests
Aphids, moths, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thrips, Whiteflies
  
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
  
List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot
  
Powdery Mildew, Rust
  
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
  
All Summer Season, Fall Season
  
Vase Life
0
  
0
  
Facts
  
  
Origin
Mexico, North America, South America
  
Eurasia
  
Interesting Facts of
- Marigold is believed to be the Herb of the Sun.
- Marigolds were used in Welsh culture to predict climatic conditions.
  
- The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
- The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.
  
Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
  
Habit
Shrubs
  
Shrubs
  
Flower Meaning
  
  
Astrological Flower
  
  
Birth Month Flower
  
  
Flower Availability
  
  
Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache
  
Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant
  
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory
  
Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
  
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
  
Other Benefits
  
  
Cosmetic Uses
Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
  
Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes
  
Occasional Uses
Wedding
  
Wedding
  
Allergy
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
  
NA
  
Common Name
  
  
Tribe
  
  
Scientific Name
Tagetes
  
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
  
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
Asteroideae
  
Asteroideae
  
Genus
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
More about Marigold and Aster Facts and color
You must be curious to know more about Marigold and Aster facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Marigold and Aster. Marigold comes in Orange, Yellow colors whereas Aster flowers are with Pink, Purple, Red, White colors. Other Marigold and Aster facts will definitely amuse you.
Marigold and Aster growing conditions
Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Marigold and Aster growing conditions. Marigold requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Clay, Loamy, Sandy soil. Aster needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Get other Marigold and Aster facts in the sections below.
Marigold and Aster Facts
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Marigold and Aster Classification
After knowing about various Marigold and Aster facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Marigold and Aster classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Marigold and Aster is Tagetes and Symphyotrichum novae-angliae respectively. Marigold belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Aster falls under Asteraceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.