Tagetes, African Marigold, Aztec Marigold, Mexican Marigold
Tageteserecta 'Mixed Hybrids, Noids'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Tagetes (TAG-e-teez)
Species: erecta (ee-RECK-tuh)
Cultivar: Mixed Hybrids, Noids

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Shiny/Glossy

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

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
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By simple layering

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored