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Image of Tagetes photo by: Jessie Keith

Jessie Keith

(Marigold)

There are approximately 50 species of Tagetes. This New World genus originates from the warm regions of the southwestern United States, Mexico and South America. The plants are variable and may be annual, perennial or shrub-like. Most have strongly scented leaves and showy flowers. They were first brought to the Old World in the 16th Century where they became valued both ornamentally and medicinally. Most cultivated varieties available today are complex hybrids that provide an abundance...

Image of Tagetes

Jessie Keith

(Cottage Red Marigold, Marigold)

Tall, wispy and open in its growth habit, the easy-to-grow marigold selection 'Cottage Red' displays simple flowers of robust mahogany red to orange red in summer. This annual was discovered in Mexico and is believed to be a hybrid.

The dark green, ferny foliage of the tall but open plant is highly aromatic and is the contrasting backdrop for the many small single flowers with five to eight squared petals that surround a golden center. Blooms are hot dark mahogany red to orange-red and attract...

Image of Tagetes erecta photo by: Maureen Gilmer

Maureen Gilmer

(African Marigold, American Marigold)

Large blooms of yellow, gold or orange bedeck this regal garden favorite. The American marigold is a tall, bushy annual that is native throughout Mexico and Central America. Its dark green, ferny foliage has a distinctive aromatic smell and subtends strong stems topped with large semi-double or fully double flowers that come in an array of warm shades. Plants will continue to bloom while temperatures are warm and favorable. The removal of spent flowers will ensure continued blooming.

Marigolds...

(African Marigold, American Marigold)

A classic annual flower that is so easy-to-grow and illuminate a flower garden, 'Antigua Gold' abundantly displays golden blooms. Members of the Antigua Series are heavy flowering and have compact, mounding, bushy habits. They are annuals that have origins in Mexico and Central America, even though they may also be commonly called African marigolds. Antigua Gold marigolds have golf ball-sized, double gold blooms that are long-lasting and recur until frost kills the plant. These occur throughout the...

(African Marigold, American Marigold)

A classic annual flower that is so easy-to-grow and illuminate a flower garden, 'Antigua Orange' abundantly displays clear orange blooms. Members of the Antigua Series are heavy flowering and have compact, mounding, bushy habits. They are annuals that have origins in Mexico and Central America, even though they may also be commonly called African marigolds. Antigua Orange marigolds have golf ball-sized, double orange blooms that are long-lasting and recur until frost kills the plant. These occur...

Image of Tagetes erecta (ANTIGUA SERIES) photo by: James H. Schutte

James H. Schutte

(African Marigold, American Marigold, Antigua Marigolds)

Members of the Antigua Series are heavy flowering and have compact, mounding, bushy habits. They are annuals that have origins in Mexico and Central America, even though they may also be commonly called African marigolds. Antigua marigolds have golf ball-sized, double blooms that are long-lasting and recur until frost kills the plant. Flowers are either light yellow, orange or golden orange. These occur throughout the growing season and look best if kept regularly deadheaded. Their ferny, dark-green...

(African Marigold, American Marigold)

A classic annual flower that is so easy-to-grow and illuminate a flower garden, 'Antigua Yellow' abundantly displays bright yellow blooms. Members of the Antigua Series are heavy flowering and have compact, mounding, bushy habits. They are annuals that have origins in Mexico and Central America, even though they may also be commonly called African marigolds. Antigua Yellow marigolds have golf ball-sized, double lemon yellow blooms that are long-lasting and recur until frost kills the plant. These...

Image of Tagetes erecta

James H. Schutte

(African Marigold, American Marigold)

Large blooms of yellow, gold or orange bedeck this regal garden favorite. The American marigold is a tall, bushy annual that is native throughout Mexico and Central America. Its dark green, ferny foliage has a distinctive aromatic smell and subtends strong stems topped with large semi-double or fully double flowers that come in an array of warm shades. Plants will continue to bloom while temperatures are warm and favorable. The removal of spent flowers will ensure continued blooming.

Marigolds...

Image of Tagetes erecta

James H. Schutte

(African Marigold, American Marigold)

Large blooms of yellow, gold or orange bedeck this regal garden favorite. The American marigold is a tall, bushy annual that is native throughout Mexico and Central America. Its dark green, ferny foliage has a distinctive aromatic smell and subtends strong stems topped with large semi-double or fully double flowers that come in an array of warm shades. Plants will continue to bloom while temperatures are warm and favorable. The removal of spent flowers will ensure continued blooming.

Marigolds...

(African Marigold, American Marigold, Atlantis Marigolds)

Large blooms of yellow, gold or orange bedeck this regal garden favorite. The American marigold is a tall, bushy annual that is native throughout Mexico and Central America. Its dark green, ferny foliage has a distinctive aromatic smell and subtends strong stems topped with large semi-double or fully double flowers that come in an array of warm shades. Plants will continue to bloom while temperatures are warm and favorable. The removal of spent flowers will ensure continued blooming.

Marigolds...