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 8–10Climate Arid

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — Mexican Marigold (Tagetes lemmonii) is a vibrant perennial offering fragrant

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Arid

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Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — contributing to its common name; lemmonii prefers full sun exposure but can tolerate partial shade

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — attract a variety of pollinators; which equates to approximately 36 to 48 inches

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — typically about 2 inches in diameter; blooms profusely in fall, attracting pollinators

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — including butterflies and bees; attract a variety of pollinators

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) — It thrives in well-draining soil and requires moderate watering, especially during the establishment phase; particularly

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — lemmonii prefers full sun exposure but can tolerate partial shade; grows to 3-6 ft in height with a spread of 2-3 ft

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — making it an ideal candidate for xeriscaping and low-water-use gardens; it thrives in well-draining soil and requires

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — it is quite drought-tolerant; 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) — perennial for full or half; it is cold-sensitive and should be protected from frost to maintain its lush appearance

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — perennial with yellow blooms; including butterflies and bees

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — Mexican Marigold (Tagetes lemmonii) is a vibrant perennial offering fragrant; ideal for adding color and, image 63

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) — yellow flowers in the garden; its foliage is fine-textured

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — Grows to 3-6 ft in height with a spread of 2-3 ft; daisy-like golden yellow flowers, image 65

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — Ideal for adding color and aroma to borders or as a sensory plant; it is quite drought-tolerant, image 66

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — Thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; hardy to 20°F; mexican Marigold (Tagetes lemmonii) is a, image 67

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) — Blooms profusely in fall, attracting pollinators; scientifically referred to as Tagetes lemmonii, image 68

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — is an effulgent perennial shrub that plays a valuable role in ornamental horticulture; yellow flowers in the, image 71

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — Regular pruning maintains shape and encourages flowering; finely divided green leaves which emit a, image 69

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — scientifically referred to as Tagetes lemmonii; which can enhance the ecological value of a garden, image 70

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes Lemmonii) — Its foliage is fine-textured; fine-textured foliage and bright yellow-orange flowers, image 76

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