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Tagetes, French Marigold, Marigold 'Orange Boy'

Tageteserecta

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Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Tagetes (TAG-e-teez)

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Species

erecta (ee-RECK-tuh)

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Synonym

Tagetes patula

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

This plant is resistant to deer

Shiny/Glossy

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Orange

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Dark/Black

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

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

Greenville, New Hampshire

Munsonville, New Hampshire

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