Tagetes patula
Family: Asteraceae
Common names: FRENCH MARIGOLD, MARIGOLD
Native to: China, Guatemala, Himalayas, Indochina, Mexico, Naturalized Africa
Plant
Type: annual
Form: clumping
Max height: 0.75 feet
Max width: 0.75 feet
Flower
brown/black, orange, red, secondary color present, yellow
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: seeds
Exposure: sun
Landscape uses: container, cut flower, flower fragrant, hedge or edging
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: loam
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
