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African marigold seeds produce warm-season annual flowering plants with a tall, bushy growth habit and strong, upright stems. These plants develop large, dense blooms over an extended period and are well suited to warm climates with a frost-free growing season. African marigolds perform best in full sunlight with well-drained soil and moderate, consistent moisture. Suitable for garden beds, borders, and landscape plantings, they establish quickly and provide bold, long-lasting seasonal color.
Features
- Warm-season flowering plant with tall, bushy growth
- Produces large, dense blooms over a long period
- Suitable for garden beds, borders, and landscaping
- Adaptable to well-drained soil conditions
- Performs best in full sun
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta
- Common Name (US): African Marigold
- Seed Type / Variety: Tall annual flower variety
- Growth Habit: Upright, bushy annual plant
- USDA Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Spring to early summer
- Growing Season: Late spring to fall
- Sowing Season: February to April (indoor sowing); March to June (direct sowing)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 20–25°C with moist soil
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
- Mature Plant Size: 60–100 cm height; 30–60 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 30–45 cm between plants
