Description
Tagetes patula. Strawberry Blonde is an upright growing plant that produces large clusters of bright yellow and orange-ish blooms that stand tall above the plant’s dense feathery foliage. These impressive flowers bloom from spring to summer. It thrives in averagely moist soil, requires full sun, and has light watering needs. At maturity this plant can grow to measure 8 to 10 inches tall and spread about 6 to 8 inches. The nature of this plant makes it an ideal choice for mass planting, border edging and container planting. This plant can benefit from fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Strawberry Blonde has hardiness zones from 2 to 11.
