Marigold, French Marigold 'Disco Mix'

Tagetespatula

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tagetes (TAG-e-teez)
Species
patula (PAT-yoo-luh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
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:

Seward, Alaska

New Haven, Connecticut

Graham, North Carolina

Jamestown, Ohio

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | August 2005 | positive

This is a truly wonderful mix of simple, single dwarf marigold. Broadcast in a bed, they will make quite a statement, even at a distance.

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