African Marigold

Tagetes erecta

Family: Asteraceae

Earthy & Warmresinpungent

SeasonSummer–Autumn

OriginMexico, Central America

IntensityStrong

LifespanAnnual

About This Flower

Earthy & Warm · Summer–Autumn bloomer

African marigolds blaze with the most intensely saturated golds and oranges in the garden, their pungent, resinous scent used in ritual offerings from Mexico to India for centuries.

Symbolism & Meaning

creativity, warmth, sacred offering

In the Victorian language of flowers, african marigold means “Sacred warmth”.

Habitat & Environment

Mexico, Central America

African Marigold is native to Mexico, Central America.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameTagetes erecta
FamilyAsteraceae
Native ToMexico, Central America
Bloom SeasonSummer–Autumn
LifespanAnnual

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