MEXICAN BUSH MARIGOLD; Tagetes Lemmonii (Southern Arizona)
- Size: Grows roughly 4 to 6 feet tall and 4 to 10 feet wide into a full, sprawling mound.
- Flowers: Produces bright golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers that peak from fall through spring.
- Foliage: Features finely divided leaves that emit a pungent, citrus-mint aroma when brushed.
- Wildlife: Attracts beneficial pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil (tolerant of clay, sand, or rocky conditions).
- Water: Low water and drought-tolerant once established; overwatering causes leggy growth.
- Hardiness: Hardy in USDA Zones 8 through 11 (frost-tender below roughly 18°F–25°F, though it often rebounds).
- Pest & Deer Resistance: Naturally deer and rabbit resistant due to its strong herbal oils (note: handling foliage can occasionally cause skin sensitivity).
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