Mountan Marigold

Mountan Marigold

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Mountan Marigold

Tagetes Lemmonii

A large, fragrant shrub that covers itself in golden-yellow flowers from fall through spring.

$18.90
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Description

Mountain Marigold is a spectacular, large evergreen shrub that explodes with color and fragrance in the cool season. From late fall through spring, it becomes completely covered in a profusion of bright golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers that have a sweet, fruity-marigold scent. Its finely divided, aromatic green leaves release a strong, pleasant fragrance when brushed. Fast-growing and drought-tolerant, it makes a magnificent informal screen, hedge, or background specimen, providing vibrant color when most gardens are dormant. Be prepared for its substantial size and season-specific bloom triggered by shorter days.

  • Massive Cool-Season Floral Display: Produces an overwhelming blanket of bright yellow flowers from autumn through spring, peaking in winter.

  • Strong, Sweet Aromatic Foliage: The finely cut leaves are highly fragrant, perfuming the air around the plant.

  • Fast-Growing & Large Evergreen Shrub: Quickly reaches 4-6 feet tall and wide, forming a dense, rounded mound.

  • Day-Length Sensitive Bloomer: Initiaties flowering as daylight shortens in fall and rests during the long days of summer.

  • Drought Tolerant & Deer Resistant: Thrives with minimal water once established and is generally avoided by deer.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 4-6 ft
  • Mature spread: 6-8 ft
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade

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  • Features:Foliage: Narrow, finely divided oblong-ovate leaves with deep green color and strong aromatic fragrance.Flowers: Daisy-like, fragrant flowers with bright yellow petals and golden centers; 2 inches diameter.Habit: Upright, spreading perennial with rapid growth
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Key Advantages:Winter to spring blooming (provides off-season color).Drought tolerant once established.Deer and rabbit resistant.Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies.Aromatic foliage deters pests
  • Landscape Uses:Winter color gardens.Slope and erosion control.Large-scale ground cover.Wildlife gardens.Aromatic and sensory gardens

Faqs

Q: Why did my plant stop flowering in summer?
A: This is completely normal. Mountain Marigold is a photoperiodic plant, meaning it blooms in response to short day lengths. It naturally flowers as days shorten in fall and continues through winter/spring. When days become long in summer, it enters a vegetative growth phase and stops flowering. This is its natural cycle, not a sign of poor health.

Q: How should I prune it to keep it manageable?
A: Prune immediately after the spring flowering period ends, before the heat of summer. You can cut it back by one-third to one-half to control its size and encourage dense, bushy growth for the next season. Avoid severe pruning into old wood.

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Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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