Copper Canyon Daisy, Mexican Bush Marigold, Shrub Marigold, Mount Lemmon Marigold
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Tagetes
species: lemmonii
Form: Shrubby herbaceous perennial forming rounded mounds of 2-4 ft high and wide
Hardiness: USDA zones 8a - 11
Exposure: Native to Southwest United States and Mexico, place this plant in Full Sun in the hottest area of the garden
Blooms: Color is yellowish-orange, blooms best in the Fall, but will have some blooms from Spring to Fall
Water: Drought tolerant and suitable for Xeriscaping
Soil: Adaptable, prefers alkaline soil but does well in mildly acidic soil
Propagation: Seeds or stem cuttings
Notes: Attractive to bees, butterflies, and some birds. Resistant to deer. Foliage is strongly aromatic with hints of licorice, anise, and citrus fragance.
1 comment:
Keith,
Thanks for telling us about this plant. I understand you will have it in the spring plant sale. I hope so, because it will be a good addition for my garden.
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