African Marigold

Tagetes erecta

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Bees

Butterflies Attracts pest-control insects

Pest control

About

Large pompom-like flowers in gold, orange, and yellow. Taller and later to bloom than French marigold. Companion plant that deters nematodes and pests in vegetable beds.

Pests & beneficial insects

🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Hoverflies, Ladybirds, Lacewings that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Spider mites on neighbouring plants.

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Medium
Spacing

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Soil notes

Well-draining, fertile — tolerates most soils

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French Marigold

Tagetes patula

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Like African Marigold, this plant attracts hoverflies for natural pest control