French marigold (Tagetes patula)
French Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a compact, bushy annual known for its vibrant, often bicolored, daisy-like or pompom flowers. It is widely grown for ornamental purpos
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for abundant blooms.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Well-draining, moderately fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers loamy conditions.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures; sensitive to frost.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Light feeding during bloom season.
Care Requirements
Requires full sun for abundant blooms.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Regular
Well-draining, moderately fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers loamy conditions.
Prefers warm temperatures; sensitive to frost.
Warm
Outdoor
Light feeding during bloom season.
Moderate
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.15-0.6 m
Spread
0.15-0.45 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound
Flower Size
2-8 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderAsterales
- familyAsteraceae
- genusTagetes
- speciesTagetes patula
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 1/5
Edible
Yes
Contact with foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Ingestion by pets can lead to mild gastrointestinal upset.