French marigold
Tagetes patula · Marigolds · Aster family
Also known as: Marigold · Dwarf Marigold
Very easy20–40cmNot pet-safeEdible
French marigold care at a glance
French marigold (Tagetes patula) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on French marigold
Possible pests on French marigold include Slugs and snails, Aphids and Spider mites. A possible disease is Grey mould. French marigold is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Slugs and snails Medium
- Aphids Low
- Spider mites Low
Disease
- Grey mould Low
Toxicity
- Phototoxic thiophenes Low
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Frequently asked questions about French marigold
- Which pests affect French marigold?
- Possible pests on French marigold include Slugs and snails, Aphids and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect French marigold?
- A possible disease is Grey mould.
- Is French marigold toxic to cats and dogs?
- French marigold is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does French marigold need?
- French marigold has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does French marigold need?
- French marigold prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is French marigold frost-hardy?
- French marigold is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 4 °C.
- Can you eat French marigold?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: flowers.