Marigold, French Marigold 'Gypsy Sunshine'

Tagetespatula

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tagetes (TAG-e-teez)
Species
patula (PAT-yoo-luh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid 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
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Jamestown, Ohio

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Jamestown, OH | September 2010 | positive

Gypsy Sunshine Marigold forms huge mounds with yellow orange blooms when given full sun in good soil. Mine are much taller than 12" and ...Read More

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