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African Marigold.
Tagetes erecta
Prononciation ta-JEE-teez ee-REK-tuh
Aussi appelée African Marigold, American marigold, Aztec marigold, French marigold, Mexican Marigold
African marigolds are cheerful, sun loving annuals that bring a pop of vibrant color to any garden. They grow tall and produce large, pompon shaped blooms that last all summer long. These plants are tough and handle heat quite well.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Annual
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 3 à 7 jours
- Taille adulte
- 1 to 3 feet
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
Plant these in a spot with plenty of sunshine and well draining soil. Keep an eye out for powdery mildew on the leaves if the air is too humid. Deadhead the spent flowers to encourage the plant to keep blooming until the first frost.
- Arrosage
- Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
- Taille
- Regularly remove faded blooms to promote continuous flowering.
- Rempotage
- Since these are annuals, they typically do not need repotting as they complete their life cycle in one season.
- Sol
- Well draining loamy soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs, though it may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.
Comment l'identifier
- Large double pompon flower heads
- Deeply divided pinnate green leaves
- Strongly scented foliage when crushed
- Sturdy upright branching stems
Science
- Famille
- Asteraceae
- Genre
- Tagetes
- Ordre
- Asterales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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