Botanical Name: Tagetes lemmonii
Common Name: Mexican marigold; Mountain marigold Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Upright, sprawling woody perennial with dark green fine textured foliage, resembling annual marigold; plant is large and rangy when mature Height 3 to 5 ft. Spread to 10 ft. Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors; full sun to partial shade Soil prefers a sandy soil with good drainage Hardiness some frost (zones 15-17, 20-24) Morphology: Leaves aromatic pinnately compound leaves with narrow dark green leaflets; to 1" long, less than 1/8" across; oppositely arranged Flowers bright yellow aster-like flowers to 1-1/4" across; single petals to 1/2" long; flowers primarily in cool season, fall through spring Fruit papery capsule with long narrow seeds Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: very drought tolerant plant for rustic landscapes and large scale borders; a low-maintenance plant with heavy winter flowering; can be used as a background plant or flowering accent Landscape Care: Watering very drought tolerant when established; takes occasional deep soakings, but does not respond to frequent irrigation Fertilizing slow-release in spring Pruning heavy pruning in mid-spring after blooming is completed Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other Origin: Arizona and Mexico Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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