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Jefferson recorded the planting of seeds of this hardy annual at his boyhood home, Shadwell, in 1767. Often called "marygold" by gardeners before 1800, this species has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes since the Middle Ages.
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Typical Blooming Period: May - August
Color(s): Yellow, Gold
Location at Monticello: West Lawn
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