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French Marigold 'Palolo Mix'

Tagetespatula

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Tagetes patula by HawaiianViking

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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

patula (PAT-yoo-luh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Shiny/Glossy

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Scarlet (dark red)

Orange

Red-Orange

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Honolulu, Hawaii

KAILUA KONA, Hawaii

Kealakekua, Hawaii

MAKAWELI, Hawaii

Grantsville, Utah

Manti, Utah

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