French Marigold, African Marigold, Aztec Marigold, American Marigold, Big Marigold, American Saffron, Signet Marigold, Slender leaf Marigold, Striped Mexican Marigold
Blooming their heart out in summer and fall, Tagetes (Marigolds) is a genus of annuals and perennials with showy single or double flowers in shades of orange, yellow, red, gold, white, and any combination of those colors. The strongly aromatic fern-like foliage repels pests such as deer or rabbits, making Marigolds great companion plants to other plants.
Marigolds belong to the aster family (Asteraceae), genus Tagetes, which includes about 50 species of Marigolds. However, only 3 species of annual Marigolds are widely cultivated worldwide.
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold, English Marigold): This native of southern Europe is not a true Marigold and should not be confused with the Mexican genus (Tagetes). Its brightly colored flowers are edible and possess wound-healing and local anti-inflammatory properties. Pot Marigold is more commonly grown in the flower garden than as a culinary herb.
Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Genus | Tagetes |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
8" - 4' (20cm - 120cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Genus | Tagetes |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
8" - 4' (20cm - 120cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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