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Planted at Mount Vernon

Planted at Mount Vernon Upper Garden

  • Upper Garden

  • Hardiness Zones

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    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

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    This upright yellow-flowering plant, with its distinctive odor, is a classic of the summer border.

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    Latin Name

    Tagetes erecta


    Family

    Asteraceae


    Also Known As

    Mexican Marigold , Aztec Marigold


    Type of Plant

    Annuals Annuals

    Bloom Season

    June - October


    Seasons

    Summer Summer
    Fall Fall

    Specifications

    Max height Max Height: 4'
    Max spread Max Spread: 2'

    Uses

  • Annual
  • Flower Border
  • Edible

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun

    Tolerances

  • Deer
  • Clay Soil

  • Colors


    Native Range

    Mexico, Central America


    History

    Aztec marigolds were brought to Europe by Spanish explorers in the 16th century. By 1770, John Bartram of Philadelphia was offering them for sale.


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