Botanical Name: Tagetes
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Common Name: Marigold  
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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

Gold, Orange, Yellow, White

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Steve Jacobs

  • Description

  • Notes

The number of varieties and types of marigolds is just too vast to list here! They are all perky annuals adored by bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Size, flower shape, and color vary with cultivar, but they are generally in the warm color ranges of yellows, oranges, mahogany, russets, and creams. Foliage is a rich green, is deeply cut, and aromatic. A wonderful companion in veggie gardens.
Grow in nearly any soil that is well drained, though they seem to do the best in soils with some organic content. Water moderately and ideally, not overhead. Fertilize periodically with a complete fertilizer. Deadheading with keep plants tidy and blooming.