Marigolds - Taishan Yellow

Marigold 'Taishan Yellow' Growing Guide

Plant Description:
Marigold 'Taishan Yellow' is a compact, vigorous African marigold (Tagetes erecta) with large, fully double, golden-yellow blooms. This variety is known for its exceptional heat tolerance, sturdy stems, and long-lasting flowers, making it perfect for summer gardens.

Grow Zone:
USDA Zones 2–11 (grown as an annual in most regions).

Height and Width:

• Height: 10–12 inches
• Spread: 8–10 inches

Uses:

• Bedding and border plantings
• Containers and window boxes
• Pollinator gardens (attracts beneficial insects)
• Companion planting to deter pests (e.g., around vegetables)
• Cut flowers for fresh arrangements

Native Range:
Tagetes erecta is native to Mexico and Central America.

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily)
• Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil; pH 6.0–7.0
• Water: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Temperature: Thrives in warm weather; sensitive to frost
• Fertilizer: Light feeding with a balanced or bloom-boosting fertilizer every 4–6 weeks

Care Tips:

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms.
• Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
• Space plants to allow good air circulation and reduce fungal issues.
• Ideal for summer and fall displays due to heat and rain tolerance.

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Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

, Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

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