Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Tagetes (TAG-e-teez) (Info) Species: patula (PAT-yoo-luh) (Info) Cultivar: Aurora Mix
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Category: Annuals
Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness: Not Applicable
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Red Orange Red-Orange
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall
Foliage: Herbaceous
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Propagation Methods: From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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