Marigold, French Marigold 'Harmony Boy'

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
Late Spring/Early Summer
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
Regional

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

Greenville, New Hampshire

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Mason, NH (Zone 5b) | January 2013 | positive

With deadheading, this plant grew to quite an impressive size with 40+buds at any given time. Very sturdy.

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