These are the prettiest and most useful types of marigolds to grow in your garden.
But marigolds come in a wide variety of gorgeous sizes, shapes, and colors and have many uses.
Some are large enough to hide a trash can, while others barely reach ankle high.
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Certain types of marigolds make excellent cut flowers ortasty additions to your salad.
Other marigolds are great forrepelling pests.
Here are the best types of marigolds to grow in your garden to enjoy these pretty and useful plants.
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However, each key in has its unique characteristics.
They are relatively low-maintenancesummer flowersand thrive in hot, dry conditions.
They are generally not bothered by insects or disease and make fabulouscompanion plants for your vegetable garden.
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Keep deadheaded for blooms all the way to frost.
French marigolds range from 6 inches to 2 feet in height.
Some new hybrid marigolds combine the best traits of different types.
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Also known as lemon marigolds, some signet varieties give off a lemon scent when their foliage is bruised.
Use only flowers that have been grown without the use of pesticides or herbicides.
The flowers and foliage have a licorice taste and are popular for garnishes and flavoring dishes.
Unlike many marigolds, Mexican mint marigold is atender perennial, hardy inUSDA Zones8-10.
It reaches about 16-20 inches tall.
Youll likely have toorder seeds onlinefor this harder-to-find plant.
Mexican marigold(Tagetes lemmonii) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and the U.S. Southwest.
Dainty yellow flowers and a modest 3-4 foot height make an attractive and fragrant deer-resistant display.
Its hardy in Zones 8-11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Deer don’t eat marigolds most of the time.
But some nibbling might happen on occasion, especially on young, tender plants.
Most types of marigolds are annual plants, but a few species such asMexican marigold are perennialsin warmer climates.
Many pollinators love marigold flowers.
They also attract beneficial insects, including ladybugs, lacewings, and predatory wasps that help control pests.
