Tagetes erecta 'French Vanilla'
African Marigold
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African Marigold (Tagetes erecta 'French Vanilla') - Description
Tagetes erecta, the Mexican marigold, also called Aztec marigold, is a species of the genus Tagetes native to Mexico and Central America. Despite its being native to the Americas, it is often called African marigold. In Mexico, this plant is found in the wild in the states of San Luis Potosí, Chiapas, State of México, Puebla, Sinaloa, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz.
African Marigold (Tagetes erecta 'French Vanilla') - Blooming
Flowers from early summer until frost. To get earlier blooms, start seeds indoors earlier in the season. Deadhead to lengthen the flowering period.
African Marigold (Tagetes erecta 'French Vanilla') - Growth
Bushy annuals and herbaceous perennials. Tagetes does best with full sun in sites with hot climates. African marigolds work best for formal bedding. The French, Triploid, and Signet marigolds are nice for the edge of a mixed border. All make good container plants. The flowers are suitable for cutting as they are long-lived.
African Marigold (Tagetes erecta 'French Vanilla') - Planting
Easily propagated from seed. Sow seed in the ground in spring, when temperatures are at least 70°F (21°C).
African Marigold (Tagetes erecta 'French Vanilla') - Pest
Whiteflies, spider mites, and leaf miners. Tagetes is also susceptible to powdery mildew, damping off, root rot, leaf spot, bacterial leaf spot, and gray mold.
African Marigold (Tagetes erecta 'French Vanilla') - Interesting facts
Tagetes is native to the hot regions of New Mexico to Argentina, with one species endemic to Africa. The annuals are strong scented. The foliage may aggravate the skin upon contact.
African Marigold (Tagetes erecta 'French Vanilla') - Soil and irrigation
Does well with fast-draining soils. When water avoid overhead irrigation (especially for the species T. erecta, African Marigold) as the taller stems may break from the weight of the water. Irrigate by flooding the soil or avoid the tall stems. Water liberally during drought. The flowerheads of African Marigolds rot in wet weather conditions.
