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
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Pollution
Salt tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Trade name information:
Series: Hero™
Trade Name: Orange
Cultivar name: 'Hero Orange'
Common names
  • French Marigold

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Location: Mason, New Hampshire
Date: 2020-06-06
Photo credit: Robert Duval

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