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Signet Marigold 'Red Gem'

Tagetestenuifolia

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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
tenuifolia (ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Tagetes signata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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