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Tagetes minuta (muster John Henry, Wild Marigold)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 38487


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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Tagetes
Species: Tagetes minuta
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Annual
  • Herb
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 3a (to -35 F / -37 C)
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Spring
Flowering End edit
  • September
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Container/Patio
  • Edging
  • Hanging Basket
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
  • Architectural
  • Bog Garden/Waterside
  • Cottage Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Mediterranean Garden
  • Wildflower Garden
  • Wildlife Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Loamy / Medium
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Orange
  • Yellow/Gold
  • Mixed
  • Cream
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • I am told that they ward off some insects but the attract others. edit | delete
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Other names for this plant:
Tagetes bonariensis
Tagetes glandulifera
Tagetes glandulosa
Tagetes porophylla



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