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
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