Aztec Marigold – Tagetes erecta
Scientific name:
Tagetes erecta
Common names:
Aztec Marigold, African Marigold, American Marigold
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Also known as American marigold or African marigold, Aztec marigold (Tagetes erecta) is a showy, trouble free annual that blooms from early summer to the first frost. The huge, fragrant blooms, which appear on top of 1- to 4-foot stems, are available in various shades of orange, yellow, bronze and creamy white.
Aztec marigold is native to Central America and Mexico. Traditionally, the Aztecs valued the plant for its ornamental, ceremonial and medicinal purposes.
As the name suggests, Aztec marigold thrives in hot, dry conditions. It tends to be deer-resistant and the bright colors are attractive to hummingbirds.
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Descriptions
- Seedlings - No information.
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- Leaves - Medium to dark green, sometimes with bronze tinge
- Flowers - 2-4 inches in diameter, single or double
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Plant Details
- Type - Annual
- USDA Zones - 1-10
- Flower Colors - Shades of orange, yellow, bronze and creamy white
- Plant Height - 1-4 feet
- Plant Width - 1-2 feet
- Bloomtime Period - Early summer to first frost
- Native Habitat - Mexico, Central America
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- Toxic to humans - No information.
- Toxic to cats - No information.
- Toxic to dogs - No information.
- Edible - Salads, garnish
- Edible Parts - Petals
- Spacing - 18-24 inches
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- Invasive - No
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Growing Information
- Light Requirement - Full sun
- Soil Requirements - Well-drained, pH level of 6.0 to 7.0
- Care Information - Water regularly, pinch back seedlings to promote bushy growth, feed during early growth period
- Propagation Methods - Seeds
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- Pruning - Deadhead to prolong blooming
- Common Pests - Slugs, thrips, spider mites
- Common Diseases - Powdery mildew, leaf spot, Botrytis, rot in poorly drained soil
- Landscape Uses - Beds, containers, display
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