The binomial name of the African marigold is Tagetes erecta. Plant family: Composite plant (Asteraceae) 2. £2.49. The binomial name of the African marigold is Tagetes erecta. This upright species is the tallest of the marigolds, growing to heights of 4 feet. When a plant drowns, the roots begin to rot and the leaves turn brown and die. Tagetes erecta Asteraceae Family Taller and more upright than French Marigolds, African Marigolds are easy to grow and thrive under hot, dry conditions. Native: Americas. Physical Characteristics. Where to grow. Will an African Daisy Bloom the First Year? Description African Marigolds Tagetes Erecta Flowers. This variety takes longer to produce flowers than the French type. Consider adding compost or other organic materials to the soil for nutrients. It is... Synonyms. These aromatic plants brighten the garden with their cheerful shades of yellow, orange and maroon. Tagetes Growing and Care Guide. Transplant into modules or pots. Tagetes erecta, the Mexican marigold or Aztec marigold, is a species of the genus Tagetes native to Mexico. This variety takes longer to produce flowers than the French type. The marigold has long been associated with the sun. This upright species is the tallest of the marigolds, growing to heights of 4 feet. Sub family: Asteroideae 3. These are very easy to grow - you can choose to grow them from seed sown directly in the ground or by planting seedlings. Genus Tagetes can be annuals or perennials of upright growth, with strongly aromatic pinnately divided leaves and showy daisy-like, single or double flower-heads in summer and autumn Details T. erecta is abushyannual from 50 to 120cm high with pinnate leaves divided into lanceolate leaflets up to 5cm long. Deer resistant. This plant reaches heights of between 20 and 90 cm (7.9 and 35.4 in). Tagetes erecta (African or American Marigolds): These marigolds are tall, erect-growing plants, grow to three to five feet in height producing large globe-shaped yellow or orange flowers, up to 5 inches diameter. 222879/SC038262, If you enter just a plant name, you will see results from the old RHS Plant Finder and Selector databases. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not wet. Tagetes patula, Tagetes erecta Marigolds are one of the easiest of all plants to grow and care for, making them a perfect plant for teaching young children about growing and gardening. Risitar Garden - Rare 100pcs Marigold Crackerjack Mix Seeds - Tagetes Erecta Seeds Easy to Grow, Exotic Flower Seeds Hardy Perennial Garden 5.0 out of 5 stars 1. Prepare the soil a few weeks before you plan to plant by removing the weeds and grass and till the soil approximately 6 inches deep, advises University of Florida IFAS Gardening Solutions. Elegant and eye-catching, they have relatively demure flowers and usually grow from 6 inches to 2 feet tall. Cultivation. It does well in containers, at the front of the border, or growing amongst vegetables and herbs to attract pollinators and deter nematodes. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Early fall, Late summer, Late spring, Mid summer. 20-25cm. Cut flowers regularly to encourage growth and to prolong flowering window or deadhead. Marigold African Crackerjack Seeds 3.2 out of 5 stars 7. Growing Instructions. They have larger blossoms and a shorter flowering period than French marigolds (often with fewer, larger double flowers). Our Botanical team are working hard to increase the number of plants with detailed information. Height: 4 to 85 inches (10 to 220 cm). CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY 1,088,970 views 1:44:08 African marigolds thrive when they are planted in full sun and well-drained soil. Team of RHS staff and are not properly managed flower, marigolds ( Tagetes.. 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