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Marigold, African Marigold, Aztec Marigold 'Flagstaff'

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

Foliage

Herbaceous

Shiny/Glossy

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Orange

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

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)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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

Regional

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

Lake Helen, Florida

Langley, Washington

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