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Growing Information
Growing Information
HEIGHT: 24 - 30 inches
SPREAD: 12 - 18 inches
LIGHT: Full Sun
WATER: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
IN BLOOM: Early Summer to Frost
HARDINESS: Zones 2-11
TYPE: Annual
Tagetes erecta 'Moonlight'
Tagetes erecta 'Moonlight'
Moonlight Marigold is an elegant African marigold prized for its large, fully double blooms in soft creamy yellow to pale lemon. Flowering continuously from early summer until frost, this vigorous variety combines the dependable performance of traditional marigolds with a refined color that complements nearly any garden design. Its sturdy stems, long-lasting blooms, and excellent heat tolerance make it an outstanding choice for borders, containers, cutting gardens, and seasonal displays.
Key Features
Key Features
Large, fully double creamy lemon-yellow flowers
Blooms continuously from early summer until frost
Excellent cut flower
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators
Heat and drought tolerant once established
Strong, upright growth habit
Outstanding for borders, containers, and mass plantings
Ideal Uses
Ideal Uses
Cottage gardens
Pollinator gardens
Cut flower gardens
Containers
Borders
Mixed flower beds
Mass plantings
Why I Grow It
Why I Grow It
I grow Moonlight Marigold because it offers the dependable performance of a classic marigold with a much softer, more elegant color palette. Its creamy yellow blooms brighten the garden without overwhelming neighboring flowers, making it an excellent companion for cottage gardens and mixed borders. I also appreciate its vigorous growth, long bloom season, and ability to thrive through the hottest part of summer. It's a refined take on a garden favorite that provides reliable color from early summer until frost.
Care Tips:
Care Tips:
Plant in full sun for the strongest growth and most abundant flowering.
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture during establishment.
Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering.
Fertilize every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer to support healthy growth and abundant blooms.
Provide adequate spacing to promote good air circulation and maintain healthy foliage.
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