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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 12 - 20 inches
Plant Spread: 8 - 10 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Pollution
Humidity tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: AAS (All-America Selection®): 1977 National

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Common names
  • Aztec Marigold
  • African Marigold

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Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA
Date: 2018-08-27
Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA
Date: 2018-06-26
Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA
Date: 2018-06-26
Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA
Date: 2018-08-27

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