African Marigold
Tagetes erecta
A South American native first introduced into Europe through northern Africa and grown at Monticello
Thomas Jefferson noted the planting of African Marigold seeds along the Winding Flower Walk on April 8, 1812. Although native to South America, they were first introduced into Europe through northern Africa: hence, the common name. Double garden forms were common around 1800, but this is the species, or wild form, of African Marigold with unusual (and rare) single, yellow flowers.
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Heirloom Seeds and Plants from the Monticello collection
Plant history in your gardens with seeds and plants from Monticello and the Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants.
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