• African
  • Annual
  • Orange
  • Double (estimated)

Cempasúchil

Cempasuchil · Mexican Marigold · Cempasúchil Mexican Marigold · Flor de Muertos

Annual african marigold in orange and yellow, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Large blooms ranging from deep orange to yellow on tall plants. Grown as an annual in every zone.

Single source · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

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A Cempasúchil marigold flower up close on the plant
A Cempasúchil marigold flower up close on the plant

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Cempasúchil marigold plants in bloom in a garden
Cempasúchil marigold plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
African Double
Colors
  • Orange
  • Yellow
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
3–4 ft (91–122 cm) (estimated)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
Planted as
Seed
Botanical name
Tagetes erecta

In the garden

Our sources don't record pollinator visits or deer resistance for this variety.

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Origin

Seed stock that Kids Seed Co. traces to a family in Chiapas, Mexico; the flower is used in Día de los Muertos observances.

Mexico

Sources

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All photos

  • A Cempasúchil marigold flower up close on the plant
    A Cempasúchil marigold flower up close on the plant
  • Cempasúchil marigold plants in bloom in a garden
    Cempasúchil marigold plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Cempasúchil hardy in my zone?

Cempasúchil is an annual: it flowers and sets seed in one season, so hardiness zone decides when to plant it, not whether it survives winter.

Does Cempasúchil need full sun?

Cempasúchil grows in full sun.

When does Cempasúchil bloom?

Cempasúchil blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is Cempasúchil good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Cempasúchil as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A Antigua marigold flower up close on the plant Antigua Compact F1 African marigold with 3-inch double blooms in yellow, gold and orange. AfricanEarly summerMedium height

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