Lady American Marigold

Tagetes Erecta 'Lady'

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Overview

The Lady American Marigold, Tagetes erecta 'Lady', is a robust annual featuring large, pompom-like blooms up to 5 inches across, in vibrant shades of yellow to orange. Thriving in full sun, these showy plants reach a height of 10-12 inches and a spread of 8-10 inches, adding bold color to summer beds. They prefer well-drained soil and deliver continuous blooming from late spring to frost, inviting beneficial insects while deterring pests.

Sun FullWater Medium, Very LowZones 6–10Climate Mediterranean

Lady American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta 'Lady') — pompom-like blooms up to 5 inches across

Lady American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta 'Lady') — in vibrant shades of yellow to orange

Lady American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta 'Lady') — these showy plants reach a height of 10-12 inches and a spread of 8-10 inches

Lady American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta 'Lady') — adding bold color to summer beds

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium, Very Low
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Lady American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta 'Lady') — pompom-like blooms up to 5 inches across

Lady American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta 'Lady') — in vibrant shades of yellow to orange

Lady American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta 'Lady') — these showy plants reach a height of 10-12 inches and a spread of 8-10 inches

Lady American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta 'Lady') — adding bold color to summer beds

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