• African
  • Annual
  • Yellow
  • Double

Lady

Lady Gold · Lady Series

Annual african marigold in yellow, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Fully double bright yellow blooms produced through summer. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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At a glance

Flower form
African Double
Colors
  • Yellow
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
1½–2½ ft (46–76 cm) (estimated)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
Planted as
Seed
Botanical name
Tagetes erecta

In the garden

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Origin

African marigold described by the Chicago Botanic Garden in the form 'Lady Gold', with upright plants used for bedding and cut flowers.

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Questions

Is Lady hardy in my zone?

Lady 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 Lady need full sun?

Lady grows in full sun.

When does Lady bloom?

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

Is Lady good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Lady 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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