General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 2 to 4 feet
Plant Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Medicinal Herb
Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Edible Parts: Flowers
Eating Methods: Raw
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

Image
Common names
  • Aztec Marigold
  • Marigold
  • Mexican Marigold

Photo Gallery
Location: All pictures taken in/on my gardens/greenhouse/property
Date: 2018-07-26

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

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