Tagetes tenuifolia
Tagetes tenuifolia, commonly known as Slender-leaf marigold, is an annual ornamental plant from the Asteraceae family. It thrives in full sun and requires medium water, growing to a height of 0.2–0.4 meters in USDA zones 5–10. This plant blooms from June to October with vibrant orange, yellow, and red flowers. It prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soils and is fragrant, attracts pollinators, and is non-toxic. It is not evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Chalky
Height
0.2–0.4 m
Spread
0.2–0.3 m
Zones
5–10
Flower colors
