Marigold
Uses:
- Container Filler
- Mass Planting
- Edging
- Veggie Companion Planting
Features:
- Drought Tolerant
- Continuous Blooming
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant
- Grow Quickly
Sunlight:
- Full Sun
- 6+ Hours of Direct Sun
Marigolds, known botanically as Tagetes, are blooming powerhouses for summer gardens and containers. The cheerful blooms range in color from golds, to yellows, reds, oranges, and white. Use them near veggie gardens to deter rabbits and repel whiteflies. Their continuous flowers will brighten container arrangements all growing season.
About Marigold
Genus
Tagetes
Species
50+
Family
Asteraceae
Common Names:
Calendula officinalis
Native To:
Central and Southern Mexico and several other Latin American countries
Plant Type:
Annuals
Foliage Type:
Herbaceous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
2-11
Flower Color:
Yellow, orange, white, gold, red
Flower Bloom Time:
Spring to fall
Growth Habit:
Compact
Attracts:
Butterflies
Tolerates
Drought
Resists:
Deer