African Marigold (Tagetes erecta)

African Marigold (Tagetes erecta) is a robust, fast-growing annual flowering plant that produces remarkably large, fully double, pompom-like flower heads in brilliant shades of golden-yellow, deep orange, and cream — some approaching the size of a tennis ball. It is one of the most widely used and reliable bedding and border plants in the world, blooming prolifically throughout the growing season. Beyond its ornamental value, marigolds are natural pest deterrents — their strongly aromatic foliage repels nematodes, whiteflies, and other garden pests, making them valuable companions in vegetable gardens and mixed plantings.