$3-6avg. price
Annual🦌 Deer Resistant💧 Drought Tolerant
Marigold
Tagetes spp.
Marigolds are the workhorses of the annual garden — non-stop blooms in warm golds and oranges from planting until hard frost. They deter pest insects (especially nematodes), making them ideal companion plants for vegetable gardens. African marigolds produce giant 4-inch pompom blooms; French marigolds are compact and prolific. Easy from seed.
Hardiness Zones
2-11 (annual)
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
6 in - 3 ft H × 6 in - 2 ft W
Growth Rate
Fast
Bloom Season
Summer - Frost
Bloom Color
Yellow, Gold, Orange, Red, Bi-color
Care Guide
Plant after last frost in full sun. Any average soil. Deadhead for more flowers (pinch spent blooms). Water when dry but don't overwater. Pinch young plants for bushier growth. Fertilize monthly. Remove any diseased foliage promptly. Perfect beginner plant.
Landscape Uses
BordersContainer plantingsVegetable garden companionsMass plantingsEdging
Best Growing Regions
southeastmidwestnortheastsouthwestmountainwest
Great Companion Plants
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