Bi-color Marigold
Plant Attributes of Bi-color Marigold
Chinese Name: Bi-color Marigold, Alias: Snake Eye Marigold, Two-color Marigold, Latin Name: Coreopsis basalis, Family and Genus: Asteraceae, Coreopsis, Distribution: North AmericaPlant Introduction of Bi-color Marigold
The Bi-color Marigold is an annual herbaceous plant with red and yellow flowers. It is cold and drought tolerant, not picky about soil, enjoys sunlight but can tolerate semi-shade, is adaptable, easy to cultivate, and often self-propagates. The branches and leaves are dense, especially in winter when the young leaves sprout, creating a fresh green cover. Between spring and summer, the flowers are large and colorful, blooming continuously. It is an excellent ground cover for sparse forests. It can be admired for both its leaves and flowers. It is very effective as a covering material in roof greening and can also be used as a border material. The flower symbolism is competitiveness and ambition.
Photo Gallery of Bi-color Marigold
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