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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Plant Height: 15 - 18 inches
Plant Spread: 8 - 12 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate: 7 - 14
Sow in situ
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Pot Marigold
  • English Marigold

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2021-08-14
Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2015-05-20
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2021-08-14
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