Monday, August 11, 2014

Tagetes erecta








Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta
Common Name:  American Marigold
Family: Compositae
Type: Broad leaved, annual
Origin/Habitat: Europe, Africa
Leaf Character: Usually opposite, pinnate, gland dotted, foliage strongly scented, oblong to lanceolate
Flower Type: ray flowers- most double from 1/2" to 4.5" 
Color: Yellow to orange
Period: Summer and fall
Fruit: Achene
Bark:
Exposure: Full Sun
Water: Ample, keep moist

Remarks: outstanding flowers, used as background, color, border and edging 

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