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 3–10Climate Mediterranean

American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — The American Marigold (Tagetes erecta)

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — or interspersed within a mixed bed to provide bursts of color throughout the growing season; the American, image 148

American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — erecta has moderate water requirements; its bold flowers and rich foliage, image 143

American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — making them relatively low maintenance; showy blooms that present a brilliant display of gold, image 144

American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — making them exceptional companion plants; making them relatively low maintenance, image 145

American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — They can be utilized as border plants; supporting pest control and delivering continual blooms which are, image 146

American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — typically from late spring until frost.<br><br>In designs that seek to incorporate these exuberant flowers, image 149

American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — supporting pest control and delivering continual blooms which are excellent for cutting gardens; annual for, image 151

American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — Recurrent deadheading will encourage further flowering, ensuring a vibrant display throughout the season, image 152

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