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Tagetes Lucida, also known as Mexican Marigold, produces vibrant, golden-yellow blooms that add warmth and charm to garden borders, beds, and container plantings. This heirloom variety is easy-to-grow and low-maintenance, making it ideal for home gardeners seeking long-lasting, colorful flowers that enhance garden aesthetics.
Features:
Tagetes Lucida variety
Produces bright golden-yellow blooms
Low-maintenance and easy-to-grow
Ideal for garden borders, beds, and containers
Adds long-lasting color and texture to outdoor spaces
Specifications:
Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
Height: 1218 inches
Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference: Well-draining garden soil
Zones: USDA hardiness zones 811
Planting Season: Spring after last frost
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
Indoor Sowing: Sow seeds in small pots with well-draining soil 68 weeks before the last frost. Lightly press seeds into soil and keep moderately moist. Germination typically occurs within 1014 days.
Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost risk has passed. Space plants 1012 inches apart for optimal growth.
Direct Sowing: Sow seeds directly into prepared garden soil after the last frost. Cover lightly and water gently.
Care Tips: Keep soil evenly moist without overwatering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature.