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Asteraceae
TAGETES patula( DISCO SERIES)
Disco Marigold, French Marigold
The vibrant French marigolds in the Disco Series have large, brightly colored, single blooms that are borne in profusion atop compact, bushy, drought-tolerant plants. Bred and introduced by the German seed company Ernst Benary, there are many colors to choose from including ‘Disco Bright Yellow’, ‘Disco Orange’ and ‘Disco Red.’
Commonly known as French marigold, this easy to grow, compact annual actually originates from Mexico and Central America. In fact, some believe it is a naturally occurring hybrid between the American marigold (Tagetes erecta) and signet marigold (Tagetes tenuifolia).
The dark green, ferny foliage of this bushy plant is highly aromatic and subtends many flattened, single flowers that may be orange, red, or yellow. Flowers are often bicolored and are attractive to butterflies. Regular deadheading will keep plants looking clean and prolong flowering.
For best growth, marigolds require full sun and well drained, average soil. They are great for mixed plantings and containers. As an added benefit, research suggests marigold roots emit a substance that deters root-damaging nematodes, which plague certain vegetable crops, so these make fine companion plants for vegetable gardens as well.
12 - 1
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Annual
Full Sun
8"-10" / 20.3cm - 25.4cm
6"-8" / 15.2cm - 20.3cm
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Indeterminate
Hybrid Origin, Mexico, Central America
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Drought
Fast
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Clump-Forming
Summer, Fall
Showy
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Bicolor
Brown
Dark Green
Yes
No
Single
Fine
Matte
Semi-Evergreen
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border
Butterflies
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