Tagetes erecta
Species
Also called African marigold, Aztec mariwanol relagantus, Tagetes, Gumitir
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“annuals” — How to grow Marigold — planting guide · GardenDraft
“These plants thrive in full sunlight” — Tagetes Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
from Tagetes · “Water them moderately, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.” — Tagetes Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
“Acidic (5.5–6.5), Slightly acidic (6.5–7.0)” — How to Care for Mexican marigold (Tagetes erecta)
“USDA zones 2-13” — How to grow Marigold — planting guide · GardenDraft
“space small marigold varieties about 15 cm (6 inches) apart; medium species 30 cm (12 inches) apart; and large marigolds from 45 to 60 cm apart (18 to 24 inches).” — Tagetes Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
“Tagetes species vary in size from 0.1 to 2.2 m tall.” — Tagetes - Wikipedia
“reproduces easily by seeds” — Tagetes erecta - Wikipedia
from Tagetes · “The FLOWERS are used as a mosquito repellent.” — Tagetes: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dose & Precautions
from Tagetes · “Be careful, as these beautiful flowers are toxic!” — Marigold Plant Care & Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. | PlantIn
from Tagetes · “Repel some garden pests above and below ground” — 15 Best Companion Plants for Tagetes Marigolds (+ 3 Plants to Avoid) | Agri Farming
“Due to antibacterial thiophenes exuded by the roots, Tagetes should not be planted near any legume crop.” — Tagetes - Wikipedia
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7 varieties
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Tagetes erecta
- Fact sheet: 8 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian