Marigolds, belonging to the sunflower family and known by the genus name Tagetes are vibrant flowers native to Central and South America. These plants are now cultivated globally, and thrive as ...

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QI grew marigolds this year from some old seed. The pot is filled with plants but no flowers. Why? AMarigolds are generally easy to bring into bloom. You may be growing the species Tagetes lucida, ...