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Description
Antigua Orange African Marigold is a compact annual with a mounding habit and aromatic, deep green basal foliage. Extra large blooms of fragrant golden orange double flowers bloom on branching stems from through summer into fall. Grows best in full sun and evenly moist well-drained soils. Naturally repels insects and soil nematodes. The Antigua series has sturdy stems that support the weight of their blooms and are not affected by summer heat.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Mexico and Central America |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
2 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Orange |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Has some susceptibility to powdery mildew, Botrytis, leaf spot, and rots. Watch for spider mites and thrips. Use gloves to avoid contact with sap as needed.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Water Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Broccoli, Cabbage, Tomato
IMAGES: Photo by Ball Seed, Antigua Orange African Marigold, (2) Dinesh Valke, African Marigold, (3) Photoset by Photo by David J. Stang, Tagetes erecta Antigua Orange (1zz)+(2zz), CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
