Marigold

Tagetes erecta

easy outdoor ✗ Toxic to pets

💧 Watering

Every 3–5 days

☀️ Light

Full sun

💦 Humidity

Low

🌡️ Temperature

60–85°F (15–29°C)

🪏 Soil

Average, well-draining soil

✨ Fertilizing

Monthly

🪴 Repotting

Annual

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About Marigold

Cheerful orange and yellow flowers with a distinctive scent that repels many garden pests. A garden staple.

Care tips

  • Plant near vegetables to deter pests
  • Deadhead to extend the bloom season
  • Easy to grow from seed

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