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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 15 - 18 inches
Plant Spread: 8 - 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Orange/Cream with darker coloured reverse
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Culinary Herb
Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Edible Parts: Flowers
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Pot Marigold

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Location: Scampston Walled Garden, Yorkshire UK
Date: 2022-06-30

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