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

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) — Typically growing 6-12 inches tall with a spread up to 8 inches; french Marigolds bloom profusely from early, image 98

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

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) — Ideal for borders and container displays, it also repels garden pests, benefiting nearby plants; this compact, image 101

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — scientifically known as Tagetes patula; making them an excellent companion plant for vegetables and other, image 102

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) — this compact plant boasts lush; ideal for borders and container displays, it also repels garden pests, image 104

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