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American Marigold

Tagetes Erecta

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Overview

The American Marigold (Tagetes erecta), also known as the African Marigold, boasts vibrant yellow to orange blooms. This annual can reach 1-3 feet in height and up to 2 feet in width, flourishing in full sun and well-drained soil. Its bold flowers and rich foliage, thriving from early summer to frost, make it ideal for borders, color massing, and containers, while also repelling garden pests with its distinctive scent.

Sun FullWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 3–10Type AnnualClimate Mediterranean
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — annual with yellow blooms; making them exceptional companion plants, image 123

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — The flower heads can grow to notable sizes; also known as the African Marigold
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — Its bold flowers and rich foliage; make it ideal for borders
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — although this may reduce their flowering prowess; in mass plantings for visual impact, image 141
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — although this may reduce their flowering prowess
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — Recurrent deadheading will encourage further flowering, ensuring a vibrant display throughout the season
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — although this may reduce their flowering prowess; in mass plantings for visual impact, image 79
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — The American Marigold (Tagetes erecta); this annual can reach 1-3 feet in height and up to 2 feet in width, image 125
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — supporting pest control and delivering continual blooms which are excellent for cutting gardens; annual for, image 89
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — Tagetes erecta offers not only a vivid aesthetic but also functionality; or interspersed within a mixed bed to, image 119
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — They are best planted in full sun exposures but can tolerate partial shade, image 47
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — With a preference for well-drained soil, T; annual with yellow blooms, image 80
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — Its bold flowers and rich foliage; make it ideal for borders, image 130
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — This annual can reach 1-3 feet in height and up to 2 feet in width; typically from late spring until, image 66
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — make it ideal for borders
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — flourishing in full sun and well-drained soil; the American Marigold (Tagetes erecta), image 98
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — making them relatively low maintenance; showy blooms that present a brilliant display of gold
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — supporting pest control and delivering continual blooms which are excellent for cutting gardens; annual for full
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — With a preference for well-drained soil, T; annual with yellow blooms, image 111
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — Tagetes erecta offers not only a vivid aesthetic but also functionality; or interspersed within a mixed bed to, image 88
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — annual with yellow blooms
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — They can be utilized as border plants; supporting pest control and delivering continual blooms which are, image 115
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — With a preference for well-drained soil, T; annual with yellow blooms, image 142
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — in mass plantings for visual impact; boasts vibrant yellow to orange blooms, image 116
American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — The American Marigold (Tagetes erecta); this annual can reach 1-3 feet in height and up to 2 feet in width
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