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Tagetes erecta ‘Perfection Yellow’ ‘Perfection Yellow’ Marigold

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Release Date: 1/22/2024

Reviewed At: 11/29/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp570-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides an overview of Tagetes erecta ‘Perfection Yellow’, commonly known as ‘Perfection Yellow’ marigold. It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its height, spread, and flower colors, which range from yellow to bicolored. The document also covers the plant’s growth requirements, such as full sun and well-drained soil, and its susceptibility to pests and diseases. Additionally, it highlights the plant’s uses in landscaping, including as a border plant and in containers, and offers tips for maintaining its appearance and health. Original publication date October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS 570, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.