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French Marigold

Tagetes Patula

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Overview

French Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a vibrant annual prized for its profuse flowering and easy care. Typically growing 6-12 inches tall with a spread up to 8 inches, it features distinctive bi-colored petals in shades of yellow, orange, and rich mahogany. Hardy in most soils, it thrives in full sun, with adequate moisture. Ideal for borders and container displays, it also repels garden pests, benefiting nearby plants.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 3–10Type AnnualClimate Mediterranean
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — French Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a vibrant annual prized for its profuse flowering and easy care; hardy in, image 49

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — They require full sun to thrive and prefer well-drained soil; or as a vibrant edging plant, image 88
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — Hardy in most soils, it thrives in full sun, with adequate moisture
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — it features distinctive bi-colored petals in shades of yellow; these marigolds are relatively drought-tolerant, image 75
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — French Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a vibrant annual prized for its profuse flowering and easy care; hardy in, image 73
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — it features distinctive bi-colored petals in shades of yellow; these marigolds are relatively drought-tolerant once
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — or as a vibrant edging plant; they require full sun to thrive and prefer well-drained soil, image 85
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — this compact plant boasts lush; ideal for borders and container displays, it also repels garden pests, image 104
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — scientifically known as Tagetes patula; making them an excellent companion plant for vegetables and other, image 102
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — annual with orange blooms; french Marigolds are known for their ability to deter certain pests and nematodes in the soil
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — adding a sustained pop of color to garden borders
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — or as a vibrant edging plant; they require full sun to thrive and prefer well-drained soil, image 61
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — ensuring their garden remains a riot of color from spring through fall; annual for full or half, image 69
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — or as a vibrant edging plant; they require full sun to thrive and prefer well-drained soil
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — scientifically known as Tagetes patula; making them an excellent companion plant for vegetables and other, image 54
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — or as a vibrant edging plant
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — ensuring their garden remains a riot of color from spring through fall
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — Ideal for borders and container displays, it also repels garden pests, benefiting nearby plants; this compact, image 77
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — Hardy in most soils, it thrives in full sun, with adequate moisture; french Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a, image 76
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — French Marigolds are known for their ability to deter certain pests and nematodes in the soil; annual with, image 62
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — With moderate water needs; emphasize that deadheading spent flowers can encourage more robust blooming throughout the season
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — orange flowers in the garden; growing to a height of 6 to 18 inches with an approximately equal spread
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — often displaying multiple colors in a single blossom
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — Typically growing 6-12 inches tall with a spread up to 8 inches; french Marigolds bloom profusely from early, image 74
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — With moderate water needs; emphasize that deadheading spent flowers can encourage more robust blooming, image 89
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