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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) — it features distinctive bi-colored petals in shades of yellow; these marigolds are relatively drought-tolerant, image 99
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — French Marigolds bloom profusely from early summer until the first frost; typically growing 6-12 inches tall with a spread
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — making them an excellent companion plant for vegetables and other ornamentals
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — Growing to a height of 6 to 18 inches with an approximately equal spread; orange flowers in the garden, image 79
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — scientifically known as Tagetes patula; making them an excellent companion plant for vegetables and other, image 78
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — Typically growing 6-12 inches tall with a spread up to 8 inches
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — Ideal for borders and container displays, it also repels garden pests, benefiting nearby plants; this compact, image 101
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — these marigolds are relatively drought-tolerant once established
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — Growing to a height of 6 to 18 inches with an approximately equal spread; orange flowers in the garden, image 103
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — Hardy in most soils, it thrives in full sun, with adequate moisture; french Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a, image 100
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — orange flowers in the garden; growing to a height of 6 to 18 inches with an approximately equal spread, image 70
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — pinnate leaves measuring up to 3 inches long; adding a sustained pop of color to garden borders, image 57
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — making them a low-maintenance option for a variety of landscape settings.<br><br>When instructing clients; often displaying
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — annual for full or half; ensuring their garden remains a riot of color from spring through fall, image 96
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — scientifically known as Tagetes patula
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — annual for full or half
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — this compact plant boasts lush; ideal for borders and container displays, it also repels garden pests, benefiting nearby
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — making them an excellent companion plant for vegetables and other ornamentals; scientifically known as Tagetes, image 63
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — French Marigolds are known for their ability to deter certain pests and nematodes in the soil
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — these marigolds are relatively drought-tolerant once established; it features distinctive bi-colored petals in, image 90
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — orange flowers in the garden
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — this compact plant boasts lush; ideal for borders and container displays, it also repels garden pests, image 80
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — annual with orange blooms; french Marigolds are known for their ability to deter certain pests and nematodes in, image 71
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — With moderate water needs; emphasize that deadheading spent flowers can encourage more robust blooming, image 65
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