Tagetes erecta

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Tagetes erecta

American or African Marigold

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Steve Jacobs

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.