Tagetes lemmonii, or Lemmon's marigold, [1] is a North American species of shrubby marigold, in the family Asteraceae. Other English names for this plant include Copper Canyon daisy, mountain marigold, and Mexican marigold.

Mount Lemmon Marigold tolerates native rocky soil, but grows larger and blooms more in well-drained, fertile soil. Plant in fall or early spring in full sunlight or filtered shade. Water established plants every week during the summer, once every month in the winter.

Tagetes lemmonii (Mexican Marigold) is a sprawling evergreen shrub noted for its aromatic foliage and brightly colored flowers. In constant bloom during short-day seasons (fall, winter), with off blooms in other seasons, Mexican Marigold gets covered with bright golden daisy-like flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with darker yellow discs.

Mt. Lemmon Marigold features showy yellow daisy flowers with gold eyes at the ends of the stems from late winter to mid spring. Its attractive fragrant narrow compound leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Mt. Lemmon Marigold – Tagetes… This fast growing, wild looking native is easily distinguished by the strong scent it emits when you brush against or crush the leaves. Interpretations of the aroma can vary; some people find the smell fresh and pleasing, while others find it too overpowering.

Tagetes lemmonii (Mexican Marigold) - A bushy evergreen shrub that grows 4-6+ feet tall and spreading 6-10 feet wide with finely divided (pinnately compound with 3 to 5 leaflets) mid green leaves with strong fragrance released when rubbed or brushed against.

2023年10月23日 · Tagetes lemmonii, a yellow flowering plant with several common names, will add color to your garden even in winter in southern growing zones. These plants are known by many names, including mountain marigold and Mexican bush marigold.

Lemmon's Marigold, Tagetes lemmonii has attractive daisy-like flowers, the flowers, their seeds and plants may be visited by hummingbirds and/or small mammals including rodents and granivorous birds in search of food, nectar and protection through cover.

Tagetes lemmonii is a member of the Daisy family (Asteraceae). Another common name is Mountain Marigold. This plant is named after John Lemmon and his wife, botanist Sara Plummer Lemmon, who discovered the plant on Mt. Lemmon (named after Sara) on the north side of Tucson, Arizona. The butterfly is a Texan Crescent.

Tagetes lemmonii (Mexican Marigold, Mountain Marigold) A bushy evergreen shrub with highly aromatic foliage that grows 4-6 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. It is native to southern Arizona and northern Mexico and can be found growing in the mountain …