Marigold
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Fast
- Full Sun
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a (annual; grown as warm-season bedding plant)
- Deer resistant
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About Marigold
Marigold (Tagetes species) is one of the easiest and most reliable warm-season annuals for Georgia gardens, producing abundant gold, orange, yellow, or red pom-pom flowers from spring planting through the first fall frost with very little care required. Sizes range from compact French Marigolds under a foot tall to larger African Marigolds reaching 2-3 feet, giving flexibility for borders, containers, or cutting gardens. Marigolds are notably drought tolerant once established and thrive in Georgia's summer heat, needing far less water than more delicate annuals like Impatiens. Their pungent foliage scent is naturally deer resistant and is also thought to help repel certain garden pests when interplanted among vegetables, a traditional companion-planting practice. Deadheading spent blooms encourages continuous flowering through the season. As a tender annual, Marigold is killed by the first frost and replanted each spring, but its fast growth from seed or transplant and quick establishment make it a reliable, low-cost way to add reliable summer-long color to a Gwinnett County garden bed.
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Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 0.5-3 ft (varies by type) |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 0.5-2 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low to Moderate — drought tolerant once established |
| Bloom Season | Spring through Fall (until first frost) |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a (annual; grown as warm-season bedding plant) |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Pet Safe | Check with a vet |
| Native to Georgia | No |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant Marigold in full sun after the last spring frost date; it germinates and establishes quickly from seed or transplant. Water regularly until established, then reduce, since Marigold tolerates Georgia's summer heat and drought well once rooted in. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering through the season, and pinch back young plants to promote bushier growth. Once established in a Gwinnett County landscape, it needs only occasional deep watering during dry stretches rather than a regular irrigation schedule.
Fast Facts
- Easy, reliable warm-season annual
- Gold, orange, yellow, or red pom-pom flowers
- Size ranges from 0.5-3 ft depending on type
- Drought tolerant once established
- Deer resistant; traditional companion plant for vegetable gardens
- Killed by frost — replanted each spring
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Marigold FAQs
Do marigolds repel pests in vegetable gardens?
Marigolds are traditionally interplanted among vegetables based on the belief that their pungent scent helps deter certain pests and nematodes, and while scientific evidence is mixed on the degree of protection, many Georgia gardeners still use this companion-planting practice. Marigolds themselves are also notably deer resistant, unlike many vegetable garden plants.
Is Marigold deer resistant?
Yes, Marigold is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for Gwinnett County properties bordering wooded areas with regular deer traffic. As with any "deer resistant" plant, hungry deer in a hard winter may still sample new growth occasionally, but damage is typically minimal.