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Tagetes, African Marigold, Aztec Marigold, Mexican Marigold 'Crackerjack'

Tageteserecta

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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
erecta (ee-RECK-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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

Unknown - Tell us

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)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

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

Long Beach, California

Jacksonville, Florida

Webster, Florida

Bethelridge, Kentucky

Salisbury, New Hampshire

Charlotte, North Carolina

New Bern, North Carolina

Spencer, North Carolina

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

North Augusta, South Carolina

Fulton, Texas

Gillett, Texas

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