Monday, August 11, 2014

Tagetes Patula







Botanical Name: Tagetes Patula
Common Name: French Marigold
Family: Compositae
Type: Broad leaved, annual
Origin/Habitat: Mexico, Guatemala
Leaf Character: Opposite, pinnate, gland dotted, glabrous
Flower Type: Solitary 1.5 to 2"  single or double ray
Color: yellow-orage or red-brown
Period: summer and fall 
Fruit: Achene
Bark:
Exposure: Full Sun
Water: Moist, prefers ample

Remarks: used for cut flowers, borders and mass planting

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