Tagetes, African Marigold, Aztec Marigold, Mexican Marigold 'Fireball'

Tageteserecta

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tagetes (TAG-e-teez)
Species
erecta (ee-RECK-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

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

Spencer, North Carolina

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Spencer, NC | March 2010 | positive

This was a very easy plant to grow. And was a very fast growing huge marigold. The plant quickly became almost three feet high and the fl...Read More

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