Aztec Marigold

Tagetes erecta 'Venus' Asteraceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Annual

Biocultural value

In India marigold flowers are offered to the goddess Bhagwati during the fall Navrati festival.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Select Seeds

Description

The many petals of Venus™ overlap in close association, and display their satin petals of lemon-yellow. A tall growing pungently scented variety good as a cut flower for wreaths and celebrations of another summer.

USDA Hardiness Zone

10

Special characteristics

flower type, other ethnobotanical uses