Tagetes lemmonii

Also Known As

Tagetes lemonii
Mexican Marigold

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

8a-11

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Tagetes lemmonii plant details

Tagetes lemmonii is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tagetes lemmonii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: easy-to-grow, floriferous, fragrant, long-blooming, self-sowing, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tagetes lemmonii

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Every Thanksgiving we have a bouquet of bright, lemon-yellow flowered Mexican marigolds filling the house with their distinct aroma. Full to part sun and little summer water. An herbaceous shrub in USDA zone 8, resprouting in spring. Height and width to 4-5 ft. Great along a pathway or grown in low pots. Evergreen in USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

EASY EASY EASY! This almost ever-blooming shrubflowers all year long with its most exceptional display in Winter! 2” bright yellow marigold-esque flowers bloom in profusion on a 4’x6’ somewhat sprawling shrub with finely cut delicate leaves renowned for their fragrant musky mint scent. Tolerates clayand fairly non-fertile soils – try it in places where “nothing grows”! Exceptionally deer resistant and drought tolerant after being established for a year. Makes a great food sources for hungry butterflies and bees during those months of scarcity. Prune at any time for best shape or to control size. And don’t worry, it will bounce back after a freeze. Some people are sensitive to the oils in the foliage so wear protective clothing when pruning.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

An aromatic, evergreen, drought hardy, quick growing, Mexican shrub. The stiff woody branches are clothed in dark green leaves, pinnately divided into seven toothed leaflets, that smell remarkably like ripe Passionfruit. Starting in autumn, and carrying on through to spring, branched heads, of golden yellow, daisy-like flowers are freely produced. An extremely hardy and heat tolerant shrub for any sunny, well drained position. Invaluable for it's winter flowering period and sunny disposition.Should self seed. Excellent planted by paths etc., where you brush it as you walk past, releasing the Passionfruit scent that wafts for a considerable distance.Trim back after flowering or whenever necessary. Cut back hard only to where new growth can be seen.

By: Zephs

Shrubby perennial to 8' tall and spreading as wide. Leaves are aromatic when brushed, smelling strongly of marigold and lemon. Golden-orange flower heads are carried year round, but heaviest in fall. Responds well to pruning and useful as an informal hedge or screen. Full sun and moderate to occasional water. Hardy to 25F. Southeastern Arizona to Central America.