French Marigold
Tagetes patula
Annuals
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Tagetes patula Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Tagetes patula |
| Common Name: | French marigold |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Suggested Uses: | annuals, beds & borders, container plantings |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | rounded |
| Height: | 6 - 18 inches |
| Spread: | 12 inches |
| Foliage: | pinnately dissected foliage with a strong sent |
| Flower: | yellow, orange, and mahogany single or double flower heads borne solitary on short stems |
| Bloom Period: | Summer - Fall |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | full sun |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | prefers well-drained, moist soils |
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
| Native Range: | Mexico |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | deadhead rapid growth rate propagation by seed |
| Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to spider mites |
| Additional Notes: | excellent for fall color |
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