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Marigold 'Marvel Series'

African Marigold


Photo courtesy of Ball Seed

  • Very firm, ball-shaped flowers – up to 5 in. (13 cm) each
  • Varieties grown:
  • Marvel Orange
  • Marvel Yellow
Blooms all Season
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Vigorous
Vigorous
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun

Popular, easy-to-grow flowering plants known for their vibrant blossoms upright with soft, divided, fern-like leaves and showy composite flowers on long stems. Often have a strong, musky, pungent aroma from their leaves. Attracts pollinators 



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in full sun and well-draining soil, watering deeply but allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Deadhead spent blooms and pinch tall stems for bushier growth and more flowers.


Height: 24-32 in
Spread: 14-16 in
Price Level 1: $3.99 per pack
Bloom Color: Orange, Yellow
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Summer Bloomer
  • Vigorous
  • Border or Bed
  • Blooms all Season
  • Container
  • Low Maintenance

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring
  • Fall
  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained


Genus Overview: Marigold

Common Name: Marigold

Popular, easy-to-grow flowering plants known for their vibrant blossoms upright with soft, divided, fern-like leaves and showy composite flowers on long stems. Often have a strong, musky, pungent aroma from their leaves. Attracts pollinators