Marigolds are native from Arizona and New Mexico to South America and Africa. Description Plants have deep green aromatic feathery foliage and single to double flowers.
Leaves are usually opposite, simple, or more often pinnatified or pinnate.
Pests and disease Few. Cultivation Transplant to 12 inches apart in late spring. Deadheading improves growth. Some sources report marigolds deter aphids. Propagation method Seed.