Marigolds

Tagetes species

The following refers to cultivars of Tagetes, which are easy to grow in hot climates. The common name "marigold" is also applied to the genus Calendula, which is popular in cooler climates and is sometimes grown in winter in Queensland.

This genus includes the very popular African and French marigolds, which are annual flowers, and perennials such as Tagetes lemmonii and Tagetes lucida (Mexican Tarragon).