Tagetes lemmonii (Mexican Marigold) Birds It is grown for its

It is grown for its wonderful soft velvety

Cast Iron plant

This shrub cab reach a height of six feet tall

Purple flowers bloom in the spring

It can also be found on inland foothills in the Transverse and Peninsular Ranges

Tagetes lemmonii (Mexican Marigold) Birds It is grown for itsMexican marigold A fragrant bushy evergreen shrub that grows up to six feet tall and spreads up to ten feet wide. Daisylike orange gold flowers that bloom year around. Prune at any time for best shape or to control size. Plant in full sun or light shade Well drained soil, tolerates clay and fairly non fertile soils Too much water or too little light produces leggy plants that don't bloom well. Attracts bees and butterflies Drought tolerant Deer