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Annuals · MCH exam plant
Marigold
Tagetes spp.
ta-JEE-teez (multiple species)
Annual
Key ID features
Yellow/orange pom-pom flowers, pungent scent, deer resistant, companion plant
| Botanical name | Tagetes spp. |
|---|---|
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Tagetes |
| Category | Annuals |
| USDA hardiness zones | 2a–11b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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