Durango Orange French Marigold is a compact annual with a mounding habit and aromatic basal foliage. Large uniform and fragrant double flowers with bright orange petals bloom on branching stems from spring through summer. Grows best in full sun and evenly moist well-drained soils. Naturally repels insects and soil nematodes.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
2 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Orange |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Has some susceptibility to powdery mildew, Botrytis, leaf spot, and rots. Watch for spider mites and thrips. Use gloves to avoid contact with sap as needed.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Water Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Broccoli, Cabbage, Tomato
IMAGES: JPC24M, Œillets d'Inde - jaune, orange, (2) Doug Beckers, Dwarf French Marigolds on the balcony, (3) Light in Colors, Orange French Marigold, (4) Joydeep, Tagetes patula, Burdwan, West Bengal, India 13 01 2013, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
