Marigold
Common Name: Marigold
Species Name: Tagetes spp.
Family Name: Asteraceae
Examples of Marigold Tagetes spp.
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Africa |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Botrytis, slugs and snails |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: Diameter Varies, 0.5-3-foot height
- Leaves: Compound, fern-like, opposite leaves in mid to dark green
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Fertile, well-drained |
| Notes | Contact with skin may cause allergic reaction; used to repel insects; African, French, Triploid and Signet Groups |