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Geographical distribution
- Northern America, Mexico
- Southern America, Central America, Guatemala
- Southern America, Western South America, Peru
Tagetes erecta L.
Family: ASTERACEAEGenus: Tagetes
Species: erecta L.
Common names: African Marigold
Distribution summary: Mexico, South America
Habit: Annual
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Habitat: Pine/Oak forests
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants in pots (POT), Display bed (R)
Flowering months: May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Reason for growing: Medicinal