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Mexican Marigold

Tagetes Lemmonii

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Overview

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes lemmonii) is a vibrant perennial offering fragrant, fine-textured foliage and bright yellow-orange flowers. Grows to 3-6 ft in height with a spread of 2-3 ft. Ideal for adding color and aroma to borders or as a sensory plant. Thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; hardy to 20°F. Blooms profusely in fall, attracting pollinators. Regular pruning maintains shape and encourages flowering.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–10Type PerennialClimate Arid
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — It's essential to note that while hardy
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — fine-textured foliage and bright yellow-orange flowers; this vibrant species is native to the Sonoran desert, image 64Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — is an effulgent perennial shrub that plays a valuable role in ornamental horticultureMexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — often compared to that of lemons or marigolds, image 47Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — This vibrant species is native to the Sonoran desert regions of Arizona and MexicoMexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — which equates to approximately 36 to 48 inchesMexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — daisy-like golden yellow flowers+80

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Arid

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Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — It's essential to note that while hardy
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — fine-textured foliage and bright yellow-orange flowers; this vibrant species is native to the Sonoran desert, image 64
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — is an effulgent perennial shrub that plays a valuable role in ornamental horticulture
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — often compared to that of lemons or marigolds, image 47
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — This vibrant species is native to the Sonoran desert regions of Arizona and Mexico
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — which equates to approximately 36 to 48 inches
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — daisy-like golden yellow flowers
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — contributing to its common name
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — It's essential to note that while hardy; perennial for full or half
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — Thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; hardy to 20°F; mexican Marigold (Tagetes lemmonii) is a vibrant perennial
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — which can enhance the ecological value of a garden landscape.<br><br>For optimal growth; it's essential to note that
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — perennial with yellow blooms
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — including butterflies and bees; attract a variety of pollinators
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — finely divided green leaves which emit a distinctive fragrance when brushed or crushed; is an effulgent perennial shrub
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — yellow flowers in the garden
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — Regular pruning maintains shape and encourages flowering; finely divided green leaves which emit a, image 69
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — reaching a mature size of about 3 to 4 feet in both height and width; typically about 2 inches in diameter, image 74
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — finely divided green leaves which emit a distinctive fragrance when brushed or crushed
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — Grows to 3-6 ft in height with a spread of 2-3 ft; daisy-like golden yellow flowers
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — which equates to approximately 36 to 48 inches; making it an ideal candidate for xeriscaping and, image 75
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — scientifically referred to as Tagetes lemmonii; which can enhance the ecological value of a garden landscape.<br><br>For
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — it is cold-sensitive and should be protected from frost to maintain its lush appearance; regular pruning maintains shape
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — particularly within garden design; thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; hardy to 20&deg;F, image 72
Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — it is quite drought-tolerant
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