Marigold, African Marigold, Aztec Marigold 'Snowdrift'

Tageteserecta

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tagetes (TAG-e-teez)
Species
erecta (ee-RECK-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Ellendale, Delaware

Barbourville, Kentucky

Union, Kentucky

Port Norris, New Jersey

Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania

West Grove, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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negative
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West Grove, PA | January 2017 | negative

The name and many of the product photos and descriptions try to pass this off as a white marigold, but it is distinctly yellow. I suppose...Read More

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(Mary) Anchorage, AK (Zone 4b) | May 2011 | neutral

I bought seeds from Burpee after someone here at DG praised them. The short Embers seeds germinated really well, but Snowdrift didn't do...Read More

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Union, KY (Zone 6a) | August 2006 | positive

Unlike other marigolds, Snowdrift prefers some afternoon shade. They germinate very quickly.

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