Tagetes erecta
American or African Marigold
Description
This Marigold will grow to about 3' high and has small, green or dark green leaves with orange, yellow, or white flowers that bloom in spring, summer, and fall.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Meadow
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.