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Tagetes, French Marigold, Marigold 'Durango Outback Mix'

Tageteserecta

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Tagetes erecta by kniphofia
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Family
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
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
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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

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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

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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
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