Tagetes tenuifolia 'Tangerine Gem'
Signet Marigold
Description
10-12 inches tall, 1 inch flowers. A dinky, annual bedding plant.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.