Tagetes, French Marigold, Marigold 'Queen Sophia'

Tageteserecta

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tagetes (TAG-e-teez)
Species
erecta (ee-RECK-tuh)
Synonym
Tagetes patula
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
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
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)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Abita Springs, Louisiana

Circle Pines, Minnesota

Madison, Mississippi

Lincoln, Nebraska

Salt Lake City, Utah

Delavan, Wisconsin

Menasha, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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Willingboro, NJ | April 2010 | positive

Terrific fuss free flower. The fragrance will chase away mosquitoes.
All the marigolds always give back more than they receive. Pr...Read More

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Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | August 2006 | positive

Nice bright summertime flower. It does continue to bloom just fine and deadheading is needed to keep it looking nice.

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