Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001426
11/12/99

Tagetes--Marigold


Height: 36 in Spacing: 20 in
Type: annual
Flowers: Orange, yellow, brown, red

Comments: There are several types of Marigold varying in
height and growth habit. Maximum heights are listed above
as some smaller cultivars will only be 6 inches tall.
Provide a fertile soil and at least six hours of sun.
Marigolds hold up well during hot, summer days if watered
properly. Even large plants may be transplanted if enough
of the root system is dug up. Too much watering may cause
dwarf types to rot. Too much nitrogen or shade causes
leafy plants with few flowers. Marigolds may be used as a
dried flower.

Propagation: The seed germinates in one to two weeks at 70
to 75 degrees. If the growing area is too hot the plants
become leggy. When transplanting set the plants a little
deeper.

Cultivars:
'Antigua Series' - American marigold
'Antigua Yellow' (Vis. 1).
'Aurora Series' - French marigold
'Aurora Yellow Fire' (Vis. 2).
'Bonanza Series' - French marigold (Vis. 3).
'Bonanza Yellow' (Vis. 4).
'Boy Series' - French marigold
'Disco Series' - Single
'Discovery Series' - American marigold
'Discovery Yellow' (Vis. 5).
'Espana Series' - Single
'Galore Series' - American marigold
'Gate Series' - French marigold
'Golden Gate' (Vis. 7).
'Hero Series' - French marigold
'Hero Orange' (Vis. 8).
'Inca Series' - American marigold
'Jacket Orange' - French marigold
'Janie Series' - French marigold
'Janie Flame' (Vis. 9).
'Jubilee Series' - American marigold
'Lady Series' - American marigold
'Primrose Lady' (Vis. 6).
'Little Hero Series' - French marigold
'Little Hero Flame' (Vis. 10).
'Little Hero Yellow, Orange' (Vis. 11).
'Marvel Series' - American marigold
'Marvel Chiffon Yellow' (Vis. 12).
'Marvel Mix' (Vis. 13).
'Perfection Series' - American marigold
'Safari Series' - French marigold
'Safari Tangerine' (Vis. 14).
'Spice Series' - French marigold
'Troubador Yellow' - French marigold
'Voyager Series' - American marigold
'Zenith Series' - Polyploid hybrid

References for Cultivars: Lowell C. Ewart, 1995 Flower
Seed Trials, Michigan State University.


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