Striped French Marigold
Tagetes patula cv. 'Striped'
Although naturalized and hybridized worldwide, Marigolds are native to southern Mexico and Central America.
Although Jefferson did not record growing this particular variety of French Marigold, the 314-year old Curtis's Botanical Magazine first illustrated the French Marigold in a 1791 issue. They have been planted at Monticello only since 1995, but are a favorite here for their dazzling displays, which last until the first frost in the fall.
In Bloom at Monticello is made possible by support from The Richard D. and Carolyn W. Jacques Foundation.
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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.
