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Mount Lemmon Marigold, Mountain Marigold
Scientific Name: Tagetes lemmonii A. Gray
Family: Asteraceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 8-24 USDA: 9b-11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25°F ( -3°C), Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: Southern Arizona (USA) to southern Mexico Growth Habits: Shrubby perennial, 4 feet tall (1.2 m), 5 feet spread (1.5 m) Watering Needs: Little to moderate water when established Propagation: Seeds

Blooming Habits:
The Mount Lemmon Marigold has yellow daisy-like flowers in the fall