Signet Marigold Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Signet marigolds are showy, single-flowered plants with small flowers and pretty colors. They also have finely divided, lacy leaves. When the flowers and leaves are crushed, they have a pleasant lemony scent. They're great for pots or the front porch because they only grow about 12 inches tall and don't get too large.
Common Name |
signet marigold, golden marigold or lemon marigold
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Plant Type
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Annuals
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Tagetes tenuifolia
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Genus
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Tagetes
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Family
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Asteraceae
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Order
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Asterales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Signet Marigold Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Signet Marigold.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Signet Marigold needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Signet Marigold needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Signet Marigold Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Signet Marigold to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Signet Marigold prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 70%. |
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Signet Marigold Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Signet Marigold. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Signet Marigold plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Signet Marigold Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Signet Marigold plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Orange
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
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Is Signet Marigold toxic to pets? |
Yes
Signet Marigold plants can cause oral irritation and swelling if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
Patio And Containers
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Signet Marigold Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Signet Marigold, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Signet Marigold Native Region |
Find out where the Signet Marigold plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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