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In Bloom: 2009-07-10 Out of Bloom: 2009-11-16 Growth Type: Annual Hardiness Zones: 1 - 10 Location at Monticello: West Lawn Planting Conditions: Full Sun and Partial Shade |
African Marigold
Tagetes erecta (Click image to enlarge) |
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Thomas Jefferson planted seed of the African Marigold along the Roundabout flowerwalk on April 8, 1812. Although native to South America, they were first introduced into Europe through northern Africa: hence, the common name. Double garden forms were common around 1800, but this is the species, or wild form, of African Marigold with unusual (and rare) single, yellow flowers.
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