Tagetes, Signet Marigold 'Tangerine Gem'

Tagetestenuifolia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tagetes (TAG-e-teez)
Species
tenuifolia (ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Tagetes signata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
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
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
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

Albany, California

Umatilla, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

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(Zone 8b) | August 2004 | positive

This Tagetes has a citrusscent..special if you rub the leaves it's like peeling an orange. It forms a nice round bush and keeps flowering...Read More

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