Marigolds are a member of the aster family (asteraceae.) There are about 30 varieties of marigolds in the family. Marigolds come in shades of yellow-orange and red and can brighten…
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The African marigold (Tagetes erecta) has the largest flowers of all the marigold varieties. The flowers are commonly 3 to 4 inches in diameter; when compared to the 2-inch flowers…
Marigolds (Tagetes spp.) are perennial or annual members of the sunflower family prized for brightly coloured, plentiful blooms and a strong scent that attracts beneficial insects yet repels pests. Various…
Marigolds are annuals common in the home garden. They are propagated from seed, which can be obtained from most garden centres, or you can harvest them from your garden. Note,…
Marigolds can easily be started from seed indoors in early spring or purchased as seedlings in late spring. With a variety of sizes and colours ranging from shades of yellow,…