Marigold

Tagetes Hybrids

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Overview

Marigolds (Tagetes hybrids) are vibrant, annual bloomers offering a warm color palette from golden yellow to deep orange. Common heights range from 6 to 24 inches, appealing for borders, beds, and container accents. These robust plants prefer full sun and well-drained soil, blooming from late spring until frost. Known for pest-repelling properties, they're a practical choice for organic gardeners. Their distinctive scent and prolific nature make them a staple in many landscapes.

Sun FullWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 3–10Climate Mediterranean

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — providing long-lasting beauty and color

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — annual bloomers offering a warm color palette from golden yellow to deep orange

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Common heights range from 6 to 24 inches, appealing for borders, beds, and container accents

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — These robust plants prefer full sun and well-drained soil, blooming from late spring until frost

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Known for pest-repelling properties, they're a practical choice for organic gardeners

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Their distinctive scent and prolific nature make them a staple in many landscapes

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Marigold (Tagetes hybrids) is a vibrant annual bloom that brings a splash of color to any landscape design

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — their pungent scent is a natural deterrent for many pests and can attract beneficial insects

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — annual bloomers offering a warm color palette from golden yellow to deep orange

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Common heights range from 6 to 24 inches, appealing for borders, beds, and container accents

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — These robust plants prefer full sun and well-drained soil, blooming from late spring until frost

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Known for pest-repelling properties, they're a practical choice for organic gardeners

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Their distinctive scent and prolific nature make them a staple in many landscapes

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Marigold (Tagetes hybrids) is a vibrant annual bloom that brings a splash of color to any landscape design

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — These robust plants are renowned for their vivid yellow, orange, and deep red flowers

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Marigolds generally range in height from a modest 6 inches to an imposing 18 inches

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — and can spread approximately 6 to 24 inches wide

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — They prefer well-drained soil and thrive in full sunlight, defined as at least 6 hours of direct sun daily

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — These flowers are heat tolerant and resist drought to a degree

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — although regular watering during prolonged dry spells will keep them thriving.<br><br>When planting

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — marigolds should be spaced about 8 to 10 inches apart

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — ensuring ample airflow to deter mildew and promote healthy growth

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — providing long-lasting beauty and color

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — gold and yellow flowers in the garden

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — annual with gold and yellow blooms

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — annual for full

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — annual bloomers offering a warm color palette from golden yellow to deep orange; known for pest-repelling properties, they're a

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Common heights range from 6 to 24 inches, appealing for borders, beds, and container accents; these flowers are heat tolerant and

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — These robust plants prefer full sun and well-drained soil, blooming from late spring until frost; annual with gold and yellow

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Known for pest-repelling properties, they're a practical choice for organic gardeners; marigold (Tagetes hybrids) is a vibrant

Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Their distinctive scent and prolific nature make them a staple in many landscapes; marigolds should be spaced about 8 to 10 inches

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