Marigold
Tagetes spp.
Family: Asteraceae
Marigold grows in full sun and prefers well-drained fertile soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Marigold
Marigold growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained fertile soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Marigold as 4-14 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 45-60 days.
Plant Overview
Marigold (Tagetes spp.) is listed in the Asteraceae family and categorized as a flower with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Beginner.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0015
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Growth habit
- Bushy, upright to spreading flowering annual, with compact and taller forms depending on cultivar
- Mature height
- Approximately 6-36 inches depending on cultivar and type
- Mature spread
- Approximately 6-24 inches
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Growing Conditions
Marigold is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained fertile soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 2-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained fertile soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Plant spacing
- 6-18 inches depending on cultivar
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 4-14 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 45-60 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 4-14 days
- Germination temperature
- About 65-75°F
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
- Sowing method
- Direct sow after frost danger or start indoors before transplanting
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 45-60 days
- Harvest
- Cut flowers as needed and remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering
- Propagation
- Primarily by seed; some types can also be propagated from cuttings
- Pollination
- Flowers attract bees, butterflies and other insects
Garden Information
- Common pests
- Spider mites, aphids, slugs and snails
- Uses
- Ornamental beds, borders, containers, cut flowers and companion planting
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.