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Tagetes erecta 'Lady'

Lady American Marigold

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

First Lady' has very dense, clear yellow, double flowerheads so densely that the deeply-lobed foliage is often hidden.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).