• African
  • Annual
  • White
  • Double (estimated)

French Vanilla

French Vanilla Marigold · French Vanilla Hybrid

Annual african marigold in white and cream, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Rounded 3-inch flowers that open white to vanilla white and fade to yellow. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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

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A French Vanilla marigold flower up close on the plant
A French Vanilla marigold flower up close on the plant

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French Vanilla marigold plants in bloom in a garden
French Vanilla marigold plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
African Double · 3 in (8 cm)
Colors
  • White
  • Cream
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
12–16 in (30–41 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

African marigold sold as a white marigold; flowers open white to vanilla white and age toward yellow.

Sources

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All photos

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

Questions

Is French Vanilla hardy in my zone?

French Vanilla 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 French Vanilla need full sun?

French Vanilla grows in full sun.

When does French Vanilla bloom?

French Vanilla blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is French Vanilla good for cutting?

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

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A Kilimanjaro White marigold flower up close on the plant Kilimanjaro White White African marigold with 3-inch fully double creamy white blooms. AfricanEarly summerMedium height
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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