Tagetes patula

French marigold

• Height:   under 1 ft to 1 ft -
• Life Cycle:   annual
• Growth Type:   flower
• Flower Size:   large, >2 in
• Flower Type:   solitary
• Bloom Type:   summer
• Flower Color:   yellow
• Native to California:   NO
• California Range:   coast - desert - inland
• Water Requirements:   low
• Characteristics / Comments:   drought resistant - tolerates range of soils - showy color