Licorice marigold (Tagetes micrantha)

Licorice marigold

Licorice marigold is a petite, bushy annual adorned with small, yellow, and strongly aromatic flowers. Its delicate fern-like foliage brims with a fine texture, presenting a dance of greenery that veils its slender stems. This species thrives in sun-bathed environments, its modest blooms lending a splash of color to arid landscapes while its scent and foliage deter some pests, subtly speaking to its survival adaptability.

Scientific classification

Species

Licorice marigold (Tagetes micrantha)

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Licorice marigold

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Water licorice marigold regularly during planting, especially in sunny conditions. Once well-established, they tolerate drought. Weekly watering is ideal for vibrant blooms, while environmental conditions dictate timing and amount. Prevent root rot by avoiding water accumulation, and mist seedlings in heat to maintain soil moisture.

Fertilize: Licorice marigold is adaptable and needs no additional fertilizer unless soil is barren. To enhance blooming, apply topdressing with Compositae fertilizer in the evening before and during summer blooms. Post-bloom, a 0.5% monopotassium phosphate spray can be used on leaves.

Pruning: Licorice marigold thrives with regular pruning, particularly deadheading and removing leggy stems, to enhance bloom duration and shape. Optimal pruning occurs in early to late spring, improving air circulation and plant health. Cut just above a node to stimulate new growth for better results.

Propagation: Licorice marigold can be propagated by sowing in spring or summer and through cuttings during summer. Cut a 3-5 inch tender shoot, remove lower leaves, plant in soil, water, and shade until roots develop in two weeks, then move to sunlight for blooming in about one month.

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