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Tagetes palmeri

Copper Canyon Daisy

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This larger perennial will grow to 3' x 3' . Has small, light green fragrant leaves. Orange-yellow daisy-like flowers appear fall to winter. Cut-back to within 6" of the ground to refresh and reduce the size of the plant. A riot of color.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Fall

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.