Marigold, African Marigold, Aztec Marigold 'Kilimanjaro White'

Tageteserecta

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tagetes (TAG-e-teez)
Species
erecta (ee-RECK-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
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
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
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Roanoke, Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Roanoke, VA | January 2011 | positive

I grew this plant in 2010 for the first time. I was surprised at how tall the plants grew, waist high. I did not have the problems list...Read More

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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | negative

These were perhaps some of the uglier marigolds I have seen. Very tall, lanky plants that fell over and had branches break off. The flowe...Read More

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