French marigold
Tagetes patula · Family Asteraceae
Also known as: marigold, tagetes, french marigolds
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Every 3 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
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Care
Where to put it
Sunny borders, window boxes or beside vegetables in the garden.
Light
Full sun. A great companion plant in the veg patch.
Watering
Water at the base when the compost starts to dry out.
About the plant
An annual with yellow, orange and reddish pompom flowers, widely used in vegetable patches and beds. It is easy to grow from seed and flowers for months. Its leaves have a strong scent.
Origin
Native to Mexico and Guatemala, in fields and open areas.
What it likes
- Full sun
- Free-draining soil
- Regular watering
What it dislikes
- Shade
- Soggy soil
- Severe cold
Did you know?
Its roots release substances that help keep nematodes away, so it is planted alongside vegetables.
