Tall Marigold Tegetes erectus
Quick Profile
Exposure
Full Sun
Mature Height
1 - 3 Feet
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Bloom Color
Orange
White
Yellow
Bloom Season
May - October
Hardiness
Tender Annual
Size
Medium
Tall
Features
All around dependable annual offering mid to tall plants with a bushy habit. Good for garden beds and containers. Flowers in shades of yellow, orange and white. Good cut flower.
Culture
Full sun moist well drained soil
Cultivars
Numerous available. Some include:
'Atlantis' 12-18 inches tall, fluffy yellow flowers
'Inca Orange' 12-18 inches tall, orange flowers, compact bush
'Double Eagle' 24-36 inches tall, deep orange flowers
'Doubloon' 24-36 inches tall, yellow flowers
'Discovery Series' 12-18 inches tall, orange and yellow flowers
'Moonstruck Orange' 14-18 inches tall, orange flowers
Notes
Taller cultivars tend to need some support while shorter "hedge types" are better at standing up well over the summer. Deadheading improves re-blooming. Attracts butterflies.
