Hillside Greenhouse

Marigolds

People seem to either love this plant or hate it. Even though it gives great color, holds up to heat well, and gives a lot of color for a small cost, some people believe they are too old fashioned. I'm not one of those people; I think Marigolds are great.

The African or American types are taller and grow from 1 to 3 feet depending on the variety. The French type is much smaller only 6 inches to about a foot. Their color range tends toward orange and yellow. There are also some nice two tones.

Common Name Marigold

Botanical Name Tagetes

Height 8 inches to 2 feet depending on variety

Width 16 to 18 inches

Soil Type Well drained, moist

Light Requirements Full Sun, Part Shade

Container Size Packs and Flats

All sizes are approximate.

Hillside Greenhouse
Oct, 2005
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