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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 3–10Type AnnualClimate Mediterranean
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — These robust plants are renowned for their vivid yellow, orange, and deep red flowers

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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Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — gold and yellow flowers in the garden; common heights range from 6 to 24 inches, appealing for borders, beds, and, image 74
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — These robust plants prefer full sun and well-drained soil, blooming from late spring until frost; annual with gold and, image 117
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Common heights range from 6 to 24 inches, appealing for borders, beds, and container accents; these flowers are heat, image 97
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Marigolds generally range in height from a modest 6 inches to an imposing 18 inches; their pungent scent is a natural, image 46
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — their pungent scent is a natural deterrent for many pests and can attract beneficial insects; these robust plants are, image 53
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — their pungent scent is a natural deterrent for many pests and can attract beneficial insects; these robust plants are, image 129
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — These flowers are heat tolerant and resist drought to a degree; gold and yellow flowers in the garden, image 125
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Marigolds generally range in height from a modest 6 inches to an imposing 18 inches; their pungent scent is a natural, image 65
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — gold and yellow flowers in the garden; common heights range from 6 to 24 inches, appealing for borders, beds, and, image 55
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — These robust plants prefer full sun and well-drained soil, blooming from late spring until frost; annual with gold and, image 98
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Their distinctive scent and prolific nature make them a staple in many landscapes; marigolds should be spaced about 8, image 100
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — They prefer well-drained soil and thrive in full sunlight, defined as at least 6 hours of direct sun daily, image 48
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — marigolds should be spaced about 8 to 10 inches apart; although regular watering during prolonged dry spells will keep, image 127
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — ensuring ample airflow to deter mildew and promote healthy growth; annual for full, image 71
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — providing long-lasting beauty and color; ensuring ample airflow to deter mildew and promote healthy growth, image 111
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — These robust plants are renowned for their vivid yellow, orange, and deep red flowers; marigolds generally range in, image 140
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — their pungent scent is a natural deterrent for many pests and can attract beneficial insects
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — annual for full; providing long-lasting beauty and color, image 76
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — These flowers are heat tolerant and resist drought to a degree; gold and yellow flowers in the garden
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — They prefer well-drained soil and thrive in full sunlight, defined as at least 6 hours of direct sun daily, image 162
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — Known for pest-repelling properties, they're a practical choice for organic gardeners; marigold (Tagetes hybrids) is a, image 61
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
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — These robust plants are renowned for their vivid yellow, orange, and deep red flowers; marigolds generally range in, image 159
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — annual for full; providing long-lasting beauty and color, image 57
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