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Sweet Mace, Sweet Marigold 'Anisata'

Tageteslucida

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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
lucida (loo-sid-uh)
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Synonym
Tagetes anisata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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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
By dividing the rootball
From woody stem cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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