Tagetes lemmonii (Mexican Marigold) Size:1 Gallon Reddish-orange skin and red-yellow flesh

Reddish-orange skin and red-yellow flesh

Very productive tree with narrow

rock gardens and mass plantings

Full sun’ moderate to regular water

arching growth to 3-5ft high

Tagetes lemmonii (Mexican Marigold) Size:1 Gallon Reddish-orange skin and red-yellow fleshFull sun; moderate to regular water. Grows to 3 6ft tall and wide. Airy foliage; finely divided, 2 4in. leaves are strongly fragrant when brushed against or rubbed they smell like a blend of marigold, mint, and lemon. Golden orange flowers are carried at branch ends sporadically all year, peaking in winter and spring. Cut back to remove damaged growth or to correct shape. Very heat tolerant; good coastal plant; attracts butterflies.