Tagetes tenuifolia (Tagetes tenuifolia)
Tagetes tenuifolia, the Lemon Marigold, is a vibrant annual herb with fragrant, citrus-scented foliage and cheerful, single daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and red.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best flowering and fragrance.
Watering
Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil
Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers average to fertile garden soil, but tolerates poor soils.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun for best flowering and fragrance.
Tolerates partial shade.
Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Avoid overwatering.
Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers average to fertile garden soil, but tolerates poor soils.
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Ideal growing range is 18-24°C.
Outdoor
Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Avoid excessive nitrogen.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.2-0.3 m
Spread
0.2-0.3 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pinnately lobed
Flower Size
2-3 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderAsterales
- familyAsteraceae
- genusTagetes
- speciesTagetes tenuifolia
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No