• Other
  • Annual
  • Zones 1–13
  • White (estimated)
  • Single (estimated)

Dropshot Irish Lace

Irish Lace · Irish Lace Marigold · Sweet Marigold

Annual other marigold in white, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Tiny single flowers above fine, thread-like foliage in summer and fall. USDA zones 1–13.

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A Dropshot Irish Lace marigold flower up close on the plant
A Dropshot Irish Lace marigold flower up close on the plant

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Dropshot Irish Lace marigold plants in bloom in a garden
Dropshot Irish Lace marigold plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Other Single
Colors
  • White (estimated)
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) 60 days from sowing
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
14 in (36 cm) Spread: 14 in (36 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 1–13 Annual
Planted as
Seed
Botanical name
Tagetes filifolia

In the garden

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

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Origin

Burpee sells Dropshot Irish Lace as an annual culinary herb grown for its fine, lacy foliage, used as a tarragon substitute.

Sources

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All photos

  • A Dropshot Irish Lace marigold flower up close on the plant
    A Dropshot Irish Lace marigold flower up close on the plant
  • Dropshot Irish Lace marigold plants in bloom in a garden
    Dropshot Irish Lace marigold plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Dropshot Irish Lace hardy in my zone?

Dropshot Irish Lace 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 Dropshot Irish Lace need full sun?

Dropshot Irish Lace grows in full sun.

When does Dropshot Irish Lace bloom?

Dropshot Irish Lace blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 60 days from sowing.

Is Dropshot Irish Lace good for cutting?

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