Marigold

Description
Botanical Name: 
Tagetes hybrids

Grown for their bright 2” to 4” wide summer flowers and bushy mounds of lacy, green leaves. African Marigolds tend to be large plants with 18” to 36” stems and large usually double, yellow or orange flowers. French marigolds tend to be smaller with single or double flowers in yellow, orange, or red.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Name: 
Marigold
Plant Type: 
Annual
Flower: 
Single or double flowers in yellow, orange, or red
Mature Size: 
10" to 18"
Water: 
Moderate
Exposure:: 
Full sun, part shade
Spacing: 
6"
Soil Type: 
Clay; loam; sand; alkaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
April to October