Marigold
Scientific Name
Tagetes spp.
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
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Hardiness Zones
8a to 11
This plant is not native to Florida.
Yard Conditions
Will this plant grow in my yard?
Optimal Light
Marigold grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Full Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy Loam
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Annuals
Plant Shape
- Mounding
- Clumping
- Round
Leaf Persistence
Marigold is Deciduous
Spread
1 feet
Height
1-3 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Large
Flower Month
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
Flower Color
- Yellow
- Red
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Flowers vary. Fruit is inconspicuous. | Pests/Diseases: snail, gray mold, powdery mildew, leaf spot | attracts butterflies
