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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 3–10Climate Mediterranean
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — French Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a vibrant annual prized for its profuse flowering and easy care

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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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) — Growing to a height of 6 to 18 inches with an approximately equal spread; orange flowers in the garden, image 55
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — French Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a vibrant annual prized for its profuse flowering and easy care; hardy in, image 49
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — Typically growing 6-12 inches tall with a spread up to 8 inches; french Marigolds bloom profusely from early, image 50
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — it features distinctive bi-colored petals in shades of yellow; these marigolds are relatively drought-tolerant, image 51
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — Hardy in most soils, it thrives in full sun, with adequate moisture; french Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a, image 52
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — Ideal for borders and container displays, it also repels garden pests, benefiting nearby plants; this compact, image 53
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — this compact plant boasts lush; ideal for borders and container displays, it also repels garden pests, image 56
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) — often displaying multiple colors in a single blossom; making them a low-maintenance option for a variety of, image 58
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — French Marigolds bloom profusely from early summer until the first frost; typically growing 6-12 inches tall, image 59
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — adding a sustained pop of color to garden borders; pinnate leaves measuring up to 3 inches long, image 60
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) — French Marigolds are known for their ability to deter certain pests and nematodes in the soil; annual with, image 62
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) — annual with orange blooms; french Marigolds are known for their ability to deter certain pests and nematodes in, image 71
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — They require full sun to thrive and prefer well-drained soil; or as a vibrant edging plant, image 64
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — With moderate water needs; emphasize that deadheading spent flowers can encourage more robust blooming, image 65
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — these marigolds are relatively drought-tolerant once established; it features distinctive bi-colored petals in, image 66
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — making them a low-maintenance option for a variety of landscape settings.<br><br>When instructing clients; often, image 67
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — emphasize that deadheading spent flowers can encourage more robust blooming throughout the season; with moderate, image 68
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) — 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) — French Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a vibrant annual prized for its profuse flowering and easy care; hardy in, image 73

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