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Tagetes tenuifolia Signet, Signet Marigold

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

Release Date: 2/11/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp572-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides an overview of Tagetes tenuifolia, commonly known as Signet Marigold. It details the plant’s characteristics, including its height, spread, and flower colors, which range from yellow to bicolored. The document also discusses 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 an edging plant and in containers, and offers tips for maintaining its appearance and health. Publication date: October, 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS-572, 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.