Marigolds – The marigold is probably the most well-known plant for repelling insects. If you choose marigolds for your garden they must be scented to work as a repellant. And while this plant drives away many bad bugs, it also attracts spider mites and snails.
Q. Do African marigolds bloom all summer?
African Marigold Information Also called American marigolds or Aztec marigolds, African marigolds are annuals that bloom from early summer until frost. If deadheaded regularly, African marigold plants will usually produce many large blooms. They grow best in full sun and actually seem to prefer poor soil.
Table of Contents
- Q. Do African marigolds bloom all summer?
- Q. What are African marigolds?
- Q. Why is it called African marigold?
- Q. Are African marigolds annuals or perennials?
- Q. What other flowers look good with marigolds?
- Q. When is the best time to plant marigolds?
- Q. Why are my marigolds not growing?
- Q. What can I do with marigold flowers?
Q. What are African marigolds?
The African marigold (Tagetes erecta) is an annual flower that is easy to care for and features large orange or yellow blossoms that brighten any garden. African marigolds thrive when they are planted in full sun and well-drained soil.
Q. Why is it called African marigold?
Marigolds, both French and African, are indigenous to Mexico and Guatemala. They were discovered in the early 16th century and brought to Europe and Northern Africa in the late 16th century where they were quickly adopted into gardens. The family name, Tagetes, is derived from a mythical Etruscan deity.
Q. Are African marigolds annuals or perennials?
Are marigolds perennials or annuals? Actually, both! Most marigolds are annuals, but a few are perennials. Marigolds self-seed so they may appear to be a perennial when in reality, they are just coming back from seed.
Q. What other flowers look good with marigolds?
Marigolds make good bedding and edging plants. They are also well-suited for growing in containers for patios, porches and balconies. Good complementary plants for flower beds include Salvia, Zinnia, Nasturtium, Gaillardia and Bassia.
Q. When is the best time to plant marigolds?
The best month to sow marigold seeds is in early April. Marigolds take around 45 to 50 days to flower after you plant seeds, so seeds sown in early April should flower by May.
Q. Why are my marigolds not growing?
Unhealthy or weakly growing marigolds don’t bloom very well, if at all. Marigolds need a fertile soil that is moist but well-drained. Overwatering the soil to keep it soggy leads to root and stem rot. Foliage and flower heads that remain wet also tend to quickly rot and drop away.
Q. What can I do with marigold flowers?
Marigolds are flowers that can be planted in a flower patch with the Farming skill using marigold seeds. They are used as the protection payment for growing hammerstone hops. Planting marigolds in a Farming flower plot will protect potato, onion, and tomato allotments from disease.
