Plant Information

Garland Orange African Marigold

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta

Common Name: African (American) Marigold

Height: 28 - 60" (71 - 152cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Easy to grow and adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. Thrives in full sun and hot, dry weather. Garland has cheerful blooms, long stems, and it’s aromatic!

Grower Information:

Plug crop time: 3 weeks
Transplant to finish: 7 to 8 weeks

  • The first garland-type marigold from PanAmerican Seed delivers continuous orange blooms on long stems, perfect for ceremonial use.
  • Flower size is 3.5 to 4.5 in./8 to 11 cm.
  • Easy to grow and adaptable to a wide range of conditions.
Height:
Short day: 28 to 34 in./71 to 86 cm
Long day: 48 to 60 cm/1.2 to 1.5 m