Tagetes, African Marigold, Aztec Marigold, Mexican Marigold 'Cempoalxochitl'

Tageteserecta

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tagetes (TAG-e-teez)
Species
erecta (ee-RECK-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Edible Fruits and Nuts
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
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Richmond, California

San Francisco, California

Horseheads, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Elmira, NY (Zone 6a) | September 2006 | positive

Big bushy plants that flowered a bit late for me but now in September has a lot of blossoms. The flowers smell much nicer than regular ma...Read More

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San Francisco, CA (Zone 10a) | April 2004 | positive

Marigold variety from the Oaxaca region of Mexico. Very pungent single flowers. A large plant which will flower profusely until frost.

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