If it wasn't for the fragrance I would not even bother with this one. I found the blooms to be scrawny and few and the leaves were dry an...Read Mored brittle, and the plant became leggy in no time.............. I didn't like the plant other than the scent.
San Francisco, CA (Zone 10a) | September 2003 | positive
Fast growing perennial marigold. Strong scent when disturbed but I find it more pleasant and herbal than the scent of Tagetes lemmon...Read Moreii aka T. palmeri. I like the contrast of the dark green rose shaped leaves with the reddish stems. I've seen it growing over 5' tall in some gardens here in San Francisco, CA.
If it wasn't for the fragrance I would not even bother with this one. I found the blooms to be scrawny and few and the leaves were dry an...Read More
Fast growing perennial marigold. Strong scent when disturbed but I find it more pleasant and herbal than the scent of Tagetes lemmon...Read More aka T. palmeri. I like the contrast of the dark green rose shaped leaves with the reddish stems. I've seen it growing over 5' tall in some gardens here in San Francisco, CA.