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Tall Scotch Prize

CultivarTagetes erecta 'Tall Scotch Prize'

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Tagetes erecta (the species)
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Fact sheet

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Lightfull sun

from Tagetes erecta · “These plants thrive in full sunlight” — Tagetes Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Watermoderately

from Tagetes · “Water them moderately, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.” — Tagetes Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Soil pH6.5–7

from Tagetes erecta · “Acidic (5.5–6.5), Slightly acidic (6.5–7.0)” — How to Care for Mexican marigold (Tagetes erecta)

Hardiness zones2-13

from Tagetes erecta · “USDA zones 2-13” — How to grow Marigold — planting guide · GardenDraft

Spacing6–24 in

from Tagetes erecta · “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

Height8–36 in

from Tagetes erecta · “Tagetes species vary in size from 0.1 to 2.2 m tall.” — Tagetes - Wikipedia

Propagationseed

from Tagetes erecta · “reproduces easily by seeds” — Tagetes erecta - Wikipedia

Edible partsflowers, juice of the leaves, oil

from Tagetes · “The FLOWERS are used as a mosquito repellent.” — Tagetes: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dose & Precautions

Toxicitynot toxic

from Tagetes · “Be careful, as these beautiful flowers are toxic!” — Marigold Plant Care & Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. | PlantIn

Pestssome garden pests above, below ground

from Tagetes · “Repel some garden pests above and below ground” — 15 Best Companion Plants for Tagetes Marigolds (+ 3 Plants to Avoid) | Agri Farming

Companionslegume crops

from Tagetes erecta · “Due to antibacterial thiophenes exuded by the roots, Tagetes should not be planted near any legume crop.” — Tagetes - Wikipedia

Tall Scotch Prize hasn't been researched on its own yet; these facts are for the species as a whole.

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