Dahlias are beloved by gardeners and florists for their large array of glorious colors and delightful flowers that range from miniature pompoms to giant dinnerplates!Flowering from midsummer until the arrival of frost, th
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The bright colors of marigolds can make any garden look fabulous. They also make for great companion plants for vegetables and attract pollinators too! So, which one should you be picking for yourself? Here’s a good overview of the best Types of Marigolds!
Here are the best types of marigolds with their details and benefits.
Botanical Name: Tagetes patula
Height/Spread: 6-12/5-12 inches
French marigolds are bushy annuals with semi-double, double, or crested flowers in orange, red, and yellow shades. They bloom from early summer till frost and produce flowers and foliage with a spicy fragrance.
Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta
Height/Spread: 12-40/12-24 inches
Also popular as the Aztec or American marigold, it has large, double flowers in yellow, orange, and white colors. Both flowers and foliage emit a strong scent, which can be helpful in warding off rabbits and other animals.
Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta x Tagetes patula
Height/Spread: 12-24 inches
A cross between African and French marigolds, they grow super large flowers that take hot seasons quite well. They can be a little challenging to grow, but the results are rewarding!
Botanical Name: Tagetes tenuifolia
Height/Spread: 12-18 inches
What makes them different from the rest is their edible nature! You can enjoy them in salads for added sweetness. The plant displays abundantly rich-colored, small, showy, single-flowers with lacy foliage.
Botanical Name: Tagetes minuta
Height/Spread: 6-24/6-10 inches
Wild Marigold has small flowers packed in terminal clusters within a green sheath. Its leaves are edible and are also used in making herbal tea. The oil derived from the plant is used for making perfumes.
Botanical Name: Tagetes lemmonii
Height/Spread: up to 6/up to 10 feet
The plant is a
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