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Marigold is an annual flowering plant known for its compact to bushy growth and bright blooms. It develops sturdy plants suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting. This plant adapts well to warm climates and performs best in full sunlight with well drained soil. It is commonly grown for seasonal flowering and continuous bloom production throughout the growing season.
Features
- Compact to bushy growth with bright blooms
- Adaptable to warm climates
- Suitable for garden beds borders and container planting
- Performs best in full sunlight conditions
- Provides continuous seasonal flowering
Specifications
- Scientific name: Tagetes spp
- Common name (US): Marigold
- Seed type / variety: Standard
- Growth habit: Annual
- USDA zones: 2 to 11
- Planting season: Spring to early summer
- Growing season: Summer to fall
- Sowing Season: Spring March to May Early Summer June
- Germination time and conditions: 5 to 10 days in warm soil 18 to 25 C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Well drained moderately fertile soil
- Watering needs: Moderate allow soil to dry slightly between watering
- Mature plant size: 20 to 60 cm height 20 to 45 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 20 to 30 cm apart
