African Marigold
Common name
African Marigold
Botanical name
Tagetes erecta
Variety
Inca Orange
Zone
Grow as an annual.
Light
Sun
Height
12-15" (31-38 cm)
Habit
Upright
Feed
Use all-purpose
Water
2-3 times per week
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Spring-fall
Maintenance
Keep weed-free
About
Huge flowers add vibrant color to the flower garden, in containers, or around the vegetable garden where its fragrance can deter pests. Very attractive in combination with blue-spiked flowers. Full flower heads can withstand overhead watering. Prefers well-drained soil.
