Tagetes lemmonii grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Tagetes also known as Lemmon marigold, Tagetes lemmonii perennial evergreen plant also used as ornamental fragrant plant, can grow in tropic, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+
Leaves small linear shape grow in odd pinnate structure the taste resemble lemon,
Flower color yellow with 6 petals
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed /Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but it’s easy to do
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Allelopathy
Planting season:
All year in colder temperature spring
Pests and diseases:
Mites
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
For design
Size of the plant?
50-150 cm, 20-60 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
Small yellow flowers with 6 petals
Pollination is done by:
Bees, attract pollinators
Leaves harvesting season
All year
How to harvest the leaves?
After the plant establish can be trim with the stems
Information about leaves:
Leaves small linear shape grow in odd pinnate structure the taste resemble lemon ,flower
Uses of Tagetes lemmonii leaves:
Beverage, spices, herb
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