General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Uses: Medicinal Herb
Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Edible Parts: Flowers
Dynamic Accumulator: P (Phosphorus)
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Trade name information:
Series: Chica™
Trade Name: Yellow
Cultivar name: 'Chica Yellow'
Common names
  • French Marigold
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Tagetes erecta
  • Synonym: Tagetes patula

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Photo Courtesy of Smokeys Daylily Gardens Used with Permission
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Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds
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Comments:
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Jan 9, 2014 6:11 PM concerning plant:
    Tagetes patula 'Chica Yellow' is very compact and has bright yellow flowers.

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