Aztec Marigold

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

George W. Park Seed Co. Inc.

Description

Vanilla Improved sets large, perfect pompons of creamy white, a startling change of pace from the yellows, oranges, and reds of the Marigold family. Fully double and 3 inches wide, they sit atop dark green foliage on large plants that reach 16 inches high when not blooming, and can stretch to 2 feet when in full flower. Just 10 to 12 inches wide, they are perfect for bedding, and not too big for containers.

USDA Hardiness Zone

10

Special characteristics

flower type, flower color, other ethnobotanical uses