annual
Marigold
Tagetes patula
Cheerful, pest-repelling annual with bright blooms. Excellent companion plant that deters many garden pests.
USDA Zones
2–11
Height
short (1–2 ft)
Bloom Season
May – October
Bloom Color
orange, yellow, red, bicolor
Available Colors & Varieties
Orange Crackerjack
Yellow Primrose
Orange & Yellow Bicolor
Gold Coin
Vanilla Cream
🦌 Deer ResistantDeer tend to avoid this plant🐾 Groundhog ResistantGroundhogs tend to avoid this plant🐝 Attracts PollinatorsAttracts bees and other pollinators🦋 Attracts ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
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Sun Requirements
Full Sun
6+ hours of direct sunlight daily
Soil Type
well-drained, average
Care Requirements
Water Needslow
Maintenancelow
EvergreenNo
Complete Care Guide
Marigolds are extremely easy to grow in full sun. They repel many garden pests and are excellent companion plants for vegetables.