Tangerine marigold

Latin Name: Tagetes tenuifolia 'Tangerine
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: Tomato, basil, pepper, lettuce
Enemy plants: None known

Description

A compact and floriferous annual, the tangerine marigold produces a profusion of small, bright orange flowers with an intense citrus fragrance. Edible, it is ideal for the edge of vegetable gardens, attracting pollinators while repelling unwanted insects.

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