Shrubs
Tagetes lemmonii compacta (Mex Bush Marigold)
Tagetes lemmonii 'Compacta'
Also known as Compacta Mexican Bush Marigold
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About This Plant
Tagetes lemmonii compacta (Mex Bush Marigold), 'Mex Bush Marigold', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Tagetes lemmonii compacta is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Tagetes lemmonii 'Compacta'
- Common name
- Compacta Mexican Bush Marigold
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Mature size
- 2-4 ft tall × 2-4 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Fall
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Foliage color
- Gold-chartreuse
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Butterflies, Syrphid flies
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling