Marigold, French Marigold 'Petite Mix'

Tagetespatula

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tagetes (TAG-e-teez)
Species
patula (PAT-yoo-luh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lutz, Florida

Webster, Florida

Silver Spring, Maryland

Mount Orab, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Silver Spring, MD | September 2009 | negative

This is a classic old variety, but I fear it is extinct. Most 'Petite' I have obtained recently has flowers that are larger and less cres...Read More

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(Daniel) Mount Orab, OH (Zone 6b) | November 2008 | positive

This marigold has VERY compact shape and has rich flower colors. The seeds can be direct sown right after the danger of frost is over. Th...Read More

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