Inca ii Orange Marigold

Common Name : Inca ii Orange Marigold Scientific Name : Tagetes erecta 'Inca Orange' Family : Asteraceae, Compositae [sunflower family]

Kingdom - Plantae

Order - Asterales

Genus - Tagetes

Species - erecta

Origin/Native - Africa, North, South America, Australia

Height - Up to 12 inches

Flowers - Large, gaint, showy, fully double, orange, 4 inches wide blooms

Plant & Foliage - Dwarf, green, upright

Flowering - Repeatedly

Flowering season - All summer

Attracts - Bees, butterflies

Propagation - Seeds

Uses - Garden beds, Borders, Ornamental, Pots, containers

Light requirement & Care - Full sun, average water, normal soil

Inca ii orange marigold dwarf variety

Photographs: Guna Selvi Camera: Nikon D40x Location : Govt. Botanical Garden, Ooty flower show, Tamil Nadu, India