Plant Information
Marvel™ Yellow African Marigold
Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta
Common Name: African (American) Marigold
Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0.0°C)
Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Fragrant Flowers, Scented Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)
Height: 18" (46cm)
Width: 10" (25cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Extra large flowers make for a great show of color all season long.
Plug crop time: 3 weeks
Transplant to finish: 7 to 8 weeks
- Best intermediate-height African marigold on the market is ideal for professional landscaper programs.
- Performance-tested durability; sturdy stems hold up in shipping and poor weather.
- Initiates flowering faster under short days, blooming as soon as 60 days from sowing.