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French Marigold

Tagetes patula · Asteraceae

Cheery, pungent-leaved marigolds that flower for months and are a classic companion plant in the vegie patch. Quick and foolproof from seed, thriving in heat.

At a glance

Habit: Annual
Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate Water
Climate: Warm Temperate, Subtropical, Mediterranean, Tropical
Frost: Frost-Tender
Mature size: 0.3 m H × 0.3 m W
Foliage: Aromatic Foliage
Flowering: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Autumn Flowering, Long-Flowering
Growth rate: Fast-Growing
Maintenance: Low Maintenance

Good for

Pots & Containers
Bee & Pollinator
Feature / Specimen
Edible / Productive
Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic

Sowing from seed

Difficulty: beginner
Sowing depth: 5 mm
Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
Germination: 5-10 days
Best sown in: spring, summer
Seed storage life: 2 years