Bulletproof color all season long. The workhorse of warm-toned borders.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Jun to Oct
- USDA Zones
- 3-10
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 1-3'
- Bloom Colors
- YellowOrangeRed
△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance✿ Pollinator Friendly▢ Container Friendly
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About This Name
Tagetes is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Marigold unambiguously. The genus Tagetes places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Marigold, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Tagetes will give you the most precise results.