Copper Canyon Daisy
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Tagetes lemmonii
Lemmon's Marigold, Mt. Lemmon Marigold, Copper Canyon Daisy, Mountain Marigold, Perennial Marigold, Bush Marigold, Tangerine-scented Marigold, Mexican Bush Marigold, Shrub Marigold
Tagetes lemmonii, or Mexican Marigold, is a bushy evergreen shrub with finely divided foliage that releases an intense fragrance when brushed or rubbed. The plant produces orange-yellow flowers in fall-winter and sporadically in other seasons. Flowering is triggered by short day length, so overcast weather can extend flowering in spring. It should be planted in the sun or part shade in well-drained soil. While the plant is drought-tolerant in coastal gardens, it looks best with some irrigation. However, too much water or too little light can result in leggy plants that don't bloom well. The plant is frost-tender to hard frost but can rebound quickly and is hardy to at least 18°F. It can be severely pruned back or hedged, which may reduce or delay flowering. Care should be taken when pruning, as some have reported that the plant can cause slight dermatitis.
Tagetes lemmonii is native to southern Arizona and northern Mexico, where it grows in canyons at elevations between 4,000 and 8,000 feet. It is also known as Mountain Marigold, Copper Canyon Daisy, and Perennial Marigold. The plant's scent is a mix of marigold, lemon, and mint, which some people enjoy while others find unpleasant. Fortunately, deer seem to leave this plant alone. It was discovered by self-taught field botanists and husband and wife John (1832-1908) and Sara (1836 – 1923) Lemmon in southeastern Arizona.
Height: 2'-4'
Spread: 3'-5'
Bloom: Late Fall, Winter
Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water: Low
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Southwestern U.S & Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
