African MarigoldCommon Name: African Marigold Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 (typically grown as an annual in cooler zones) Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 320 to 380 (9,000 to 11,000) Sun: full sun Water: keep soil moist during germination Soil: cover lightly with 1/16 inch of well-drained soil Temperature: 21 to 24 degrees Celsius (70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit), grows best in cooler climates Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart in flower beds Germination Time: 3 to 5 days African Marigolds are colorful bedding plants with varieties producing blooms in shades of yellow, orange and red. They grow taller and produce larger blooms compared to French Marigolds. To maximize the number of blooms, deadhead regularly. African Marigolds can be used as cut flowers, although the scent of the foliage can be offputting to some.
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