French Marigold
Tagetes erecta
- Native to:
- Guatemala, Mexico
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Tagetes
- Species:
- Tagetes erecta
- USDA Symbol:
- TAPA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, orange, gold, cream, white
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Brown-belted bumble bee (Bombus griseocollis), Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 5–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at 70-75°F with light; surface sow or lightly cover.
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.