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๐ผ๐ฟ Tagetes tenuifolia Yellow โ Signet Marigold โ 1000 Seeds
๐ผ๐ฟ Tagetes tenuifolia Yellow โ Signet Marigold โ 1000 Seeds
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Brighten your beds, borders, and veggie patches with the sunny charm of Tagetes tenuifolia Yellow, also known as Signet Marigold. This petite, ferny-leaved annual bursts into masses of golden-yellow blooms, bringing vibrant color, fragrance, and pollinators to any garden space. Not only is it beautiful, but it also plays a valuable role in organic pest management.
๐ฑ Plant Information:
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Latin Name: Tagetes tenuifolia
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Common Name: Signet Marigold, Golden Marigold
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Plant Type: Annual
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Height: 10โ12 inches (25โ30 cm)
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Spread: 8โ12 inches (20โ30 cm)
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Bloom Season: Mid-summer to frost
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Bloom Color: Bright golden-yellow
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Foliage: Fine, feathery green with a citrusy aroma
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Growth Habit: Compact and mounded
๐ผ Garden & Functional Uses:
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Excellent border plant or edging for beds and walkways
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Perfect for container gardens and hanging baskets
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Companion plant in vegetable gardensโrepels nematodes and aphids
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Edible flowers with a citrus-tang flavorโgreat in salads and garnishes
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Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
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Deer and rabbit resistant due to strong fragrance
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Suitable for herb gardens, wildflower patches, or mass planting for color impact
๐ Environmental Preferences:
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Soil: Prefers well-drained, light to moderately fertile soil
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pH Range: Neutral to slightly acidic (6.0โ7.0)
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Sunlight: Full sun for best blooming
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Water Needs: Low to moderate
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Climate Suitability: Excellent for hot, dry climates and resistant to drought once established
๐ฟ Additional Notes:
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Often used in permaculture systems and companion planting strategies
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Extremely floriferous with low maintenance requirements
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Does not require deadheading to bloom continuously
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Natural deterrent to some garden pestsโmakes an ideal organic gardening ally
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Long bloom season provides continuous color and nectar for pollinators
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