| Latin Name: | Tagetes patula |
| Common Name: | French marigold |
| Family: | Compositae |
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| Known Hazards: | None known |
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Author: L.
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| Habit: Annual |
| Habitat: The pine-oak forest zone[181]. Naturalized in California where it grows on waste ground[71]. |
| Height: 0.5 Width: 0.3 |
Cultivation Details:
Requires a well-drained moderately fertile soil in a sunny position[200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy soils[188].
A very ornamental plant[1], there are many named varieties[188].
A good butterfly plant[30].
Removing dead flowers before the seed is formed will extend the flowering season[188].
Plants are prone to slugs, snails and botrytis[188].
The French marigold is often used as a companion plant, especially for growing amongst tomatoes and potatoes where it helps to repel pests[238]. See 'Other uses' below for more details.
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Propagation Notes:
Seed - sow March in a greenhouse. Only just cover the seed. Prick out as soon as the plants are large enough to handle and plant out after the last expected frosts.
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