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Irish Lace Marigold (Tagetes filifolia)

Tagetes filifolia is a delicate annual or short-lived perennial with fine, fern-like foliage and small, white, daisy-like flowers, often called Irish Lace Marigold.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily is ideal.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water regularly during the growing season.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range is 18-24 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.15-0.3 m

Spread

0.3-0.45 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Fern-like, finely divided

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Diglossus variabilis Cass.
Enalcida foeniculifolia Cass.
Enalcida pilifera Cass.
Solenotheca tenella Nutt.
Tagetes anisata Lillo
Tagetes congesta Hook. & Arn.
Tagetes dichotoma Turcz.
Tagetes foeniculacea (Cass.) Desf.
Tagetes fragrantissima Sessé & Moc.
Tagetes multifida DC.
Tagetes perretii Colla
Tagetes pseudomicrantha Lillo
Tagetes pusilla Kunth
Tagetes scabra Brandegee
Tagetes silenoides Meyen & Walp.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusTagetes
  • speciesTagetes filifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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