Annual
Marigold
Tagetes
Varieties We Carry
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Sizes & Pricing
4 inFrom$2.50
1 galFrom$6.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size6 inches to 3 feet × 6-24 inches (varies by type)
About Marigold
Marigold (Tagetes spp.) is a fast-growing warm-season annual used for borders, containers, and vegetable gardens throughout Florida. In NE Florida, it is most reliably grown as a fall-through-spring flower, as summer heat and humidity can stress plants, though French marigold types tolerate heat best. Bonus: marigold roots release compounds that help suppress plant-parasitic nematodes — a key benefit in Florida's sandy soils. Starting at $2.50.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall, Winter, Spring
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Orange, Red, Multi
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Bloom season. Foliage may begin to change or drop.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Light
Grow marigolds in full sun (minimum 6 hours daily). In NE Florida, shade or excess nitrogen causes leafy plants with few flowers; avoid overhead irrigation to prevent powdery mildew.
Water
Water moderately at the base — overhead watering promotes fungal disease. In NE Florida's hot summers, spider mites and caterpillars can damage plants; French marigold types handle heat best in North Florida when watered consistently.
Soil & Fertilizer
Marigolds thrive in poor to average, well-drained soil and actually bloom best with little to no fertilizer — excess nitrogen promotes foliage over flowers. Sandy NE Florida soils are ideal with no amendment needed.
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Common questions
Is Marigold a good plant for St. Augustine?
Marigold is a annual for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with high salt tolerance, reaching 6 inches to 3 feet × 6-24 inches (varies by type).
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.