Tagetes paprika

Latin Name: Tagetes patula 'Paprika'
Plant type: Edible and useful annual
Botanical family: Asteraceae

Hardiness Zone: Non-hardy – grown as an annual in Quebec (zones 10+ only as a perennial)
Harvest period: June to September

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Moderate

Companion plants: Cabbage, tomato, eggplant, bean
Enemy plants: None known

Description

A highly decorative dwarf marigold, the Paprika variety boasts brick-red flowers with golden highlights. Edible and fragrant, it's also an excellent natural repellent in the vegetable garden.

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