Accession Count: 21
Common Name:
Mt. Lemmon marigold
Family Name:
Asteraceae
Botanical Name:
Tagetes lemmonii
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Variety:
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Characteristics:
Tagetes lemmonii is a bush evergreen shrub that grows four to six feet tall. This plant is very aromatic, a simple brush past these eight petaled daisy-yellow flowers will release its strong fragrance. This species will bloom by short day lengths, cloudy days can stretch this plants flowering in spring (8).They have thin opposite leaves soft to a vibrant green. This species stocks can grow up to six feet tall (9).
Compound:
Tag lem
Geographic Origin:
Southern Arizona
Ecozone Origin:
Nearctic
Biome Origin:
Natural History:
The plant was first discovered in 1882 by John G. Lemmon. Mount Lemon marigold is named after Lemmon when he first cultivated this plant. The plant was discovered from the Huachuca mountains in Cochise County in Arizona. He sent a cutting to Asa Gray, the renowned botanist at Harvard, to identify. He named it after them. He brought the plant back to his garden in Oakland, and from there it was eventually introduced to the nursery industry.
Cultivation Notes:
Cultivation is relatively simple. They can survive with full sun, but some shade is beneficial. It is also tolerant of alkaline soil (any soil that is well- draining). The recommended watering procedures are to water deeply once every week or two during summer, and little water is needed during winter. Slow vigor is also recommended when it comes to watering. It is recommended to prune back heavily during late spring after flowering and in fall before flowering to stimulate and control growth.
Ethnobotany:
Tagetes lemmonii is commonly used for the parts that grow above ground to make medicine. It is commonly consumed to aid with gastrointestinal tract issues. These problems are poor appetite, bloating, stomach pain, colic, intestinal worms, and dysentery (7).
Height:
0 - 5 feet
Width:
0 - 5 feet
Growth Rate:
Moderate Growing
Grow Season:
Spring
Flower Season:
Summer
Color:
Yellow
Function:
Accent
Spread:
Non-spreading
Allergen:
Allergenic
Invasive:
Benign
Toxicity:
Benign
Hardy:
Semi-hardy
Water Use:
Low water Use
Citations:
- Tropicos. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- Public ASU Tagetes lemmonii. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- AZ Sonora Desert Museum. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- Inland Garden Planner Plant Profile. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- Wildflower Center Plant Database. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- SF Botanical Garden. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- webmd.com. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
- smgrowers.com. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
- plantright.org. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
