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Tagetes, French Marigold, Marigold 'Harlequin'

Tagetespatula

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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
patula (PAT-yoo-luh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Seward, Alaska

San Anselmo, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Wimauma, Florida

Cumberland, Maryland

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Tonawanda, New York

Glen Rose, Texas

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napdognewfie
Cumberland, MD (Zone 6a) | August 2009 | positive

Grew 3' tall & bloomed all summer. Pretty little stripey flowers. This one is listed as an heirloom.

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