The annual Tagetes patula (French marigold) produces showy, bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late autumn. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte, medium textured and fragrant foliage that is deep green in colour. The stems are fragrant.
Typical Uses
Annual, bedding plant, border, container and edging.
Special Characteristics
This annual attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. Tagetes patula tolerates drought.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Tagetes patula (French marigold) grows at a very fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
