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Asteraceae
Lemon Drop Marigold
Tagetes tenuifolia
Creativity and warmth.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Tagetes
- Native to
- Mexico, Central America
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- annual
- Height
- 8-12 in
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, average
- Water
- low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 2-11
- Lifespan
- annual
Did you know
- Unlike larger marigolds, this species has a citrusy, tarragon-like flavor and its petals are edible.
- The lacy, finely divided foliage releases a pleasant lemony scent when brushed.
- Aztecs used Tagetes species ceremonially and medicinally for centuries before European contact.
- It is sometimes called signet marigold and is more delicate in appearance than the common African marigold.
- Its compact size and continuous blooming habit make it one of the best marigolds for container gardening.
Color meanings
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creativity
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warmth
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optimism