Tagetes, African Marigold, Aztec Marigold, Mexican Marigold 'Sweet Cream'

Tageteserecta

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tagetes (TAG-e-teez)
Species
erecta (ee-RECK-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Quincy, Illinois

Eddyville, Kentucky

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Croton On Hudson, New York

Gold Hill, Oregon

Summerville, South Carolina

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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R
Albuquerque, NM (Zone 7a) | November 2008 | neutral

Love the soft color but my soil and where I planted it for evening shade were not best for it. I will try again next year. My area in AB...Read More

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Quincy, IL (Zone 5b) | August 2008 | positive

This is a gorgeous marigold, a nice cream color with dark green foliage. (I don't like most marigolds because of the neon colors.) Mine...Read More

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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | October 2006 | positive

Lots of pretty off-white flowers, and also very nice foliage. I don't like the typical marigold pallette but this one goes nicely with softer colors.

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