Marigold

Marigold

Botanical name: Targetes spp.

Bloom type: Perennial 

Marigolds are bright, cheerful flowers that belong to the genus Tagetes. They are renowned for their vibrant blooms and pest-repellent properties, making them popular in both ornamental gardens and vegetable patches. Marigolds are easy to grow and come in various sizes and colors.

Common Varieties:

• Tagetes erecta (African Marigold)
• Tagetes patula (French Marigold)
• Tagetes tenuifolia (Signet Marigold)

Bloom Type: Marigold flowers are typically bright orange, yellow, red, or bi-colored. The blooms can range from small, single-petaled flowers to large, fully double blossoms. They usually bloom from early summer until the first frost, providing long-lasting color to gardens.