MARIGOLD

Plant Name: Marigold

Scientific Name: Tagetes spp. — Marigold, French Marigold, African Marigold

Type: Annual

Mature Height: 6–36 in, depending on variety

Mature Spread: 6–18 in

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun: Full sun

Water: Moderate; approximately 1–2 gal per plant per watering, 2–3 times/week during establishment and hot, dry weather

Foliage: Finely divided, aromatic green leaves

Fall Color: Green until frost

Flower Color: Yellow, orange, red, gold, and bicolored

Bloom Time: Late spring through fall

Fruit: Small dry seed capsules containing slender seeds

Hardiness Zones: 2–11; grown as an annual

Features: Long-lasting blooms; heat tolerant; easy to grow; attracts pollinators; excellent for borders and containers

Additional Facts: Marigolds are warm-season annuals that continue blooming until the first hard freeze. French marigolds are generally compact, while African marigolds produce larger flowers and taller plants.