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In Bloom: 2009-06-11 Out of Bloom: 0000-00-00 Growth Type: Annual Hardiness Zones: 1 - 10 Location at Monticello: East and West Lawn Planting Conditions: Full Sun |
Striped French Marigold
Tagetes patula cv. 'Striped' (Click image to enlarge) |
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Although Jefferson did not grow this particular variety of French Marigold, the 314-year old Curtis' Botanical Magazine first illustrated the French Marigold in a 1791 issue. They have been planted at Monticello only since 1995, but are favorite here for their dazzling displays, which last until the first frost in the fall.
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