Signet Marigold, Dwarf Marigold

Tagetestenuifolia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tagetes (TAG-e-teez)
Species
tenuifolia (ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Tagetes signata
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Washington, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Washington, PA (Zone 6b) | August 2003 | positive

I just found out the names of what my mom had given me to grow. I love these marigolds for the way they are bushy and full. And they have...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

Signet marigolds are actually, not just edible, but delicious additions to salads and summer drinks, especially 'Lemon Gem'.

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Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | January 2003 | positive

I'm not all that fond of marigolds but this one is a favorite. It has tiny 1/2-inch blooms and gorgeous, lacy foliage. The plants make fu...Read More

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