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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 51

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — making them an excellent companion plant for vegetables and other ornamentals; scientifically known as Tagetes, image 87

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) — annual with orange blooms; french Marigolds are known for their ability to deter certain pests and nematodes in, image 95

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) — They require full sun to thrive and prefer well-drained soil; or as a vibrant edging plant, image 64

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — French Marigolds are known for their ability to deter certain pests and nematodes in the soil; annual with, image 86

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — making them a low-maintenance option for a variety of landscape settings.<br><br>When instructing clients; often, image 91

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — French Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a vibrant annual prized for its profuse flowering and easy care; hardy in most soils, it

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) — these marigolds are relatively drought-tolerant once established; it features distinctive bi-colored petals in, image 66

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — this compact plant boasts lush

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — ensuring their garden remains a riot of color from spring through fall; annual for full or half

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — emphasize that deadheading spent flowers can encourage more robust blooming throughout the season; with moderate water needs

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — annual for full or half; ensuring their garden remains a riot of color from spring through fall, image 72

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — making them a low-maintenance option for a variety of landscape settings.<br><br>When instructing clients

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — French Marigolds are known for their ability to deter certain pests and nematodes in the soil; annual with orange blooms

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — annual with orange blooms

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — adding a sustained pop of color to garden borders; pinnate leaves measuring up to 3 inches long

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — it features distinctive bi-colored petals in shades of yellow

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — French Marigolds bloom profusely from early summer until the first frost; typically growing 6-12 inches tall, image 83

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — They require full sun to thrive and prefer well-drained soil

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — orange flowers in the garden; growing to a height of 6 to 18 inches with an approximately equal spread, image 94

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — pinnate leaves measuring up to 3 inches long; adding a sustained pop of color to garden borders, image 105

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