Overview
Tagetes erecta 'Moon' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tagetes erecta 'Moon' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, low maintenance, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Tagetes erecta 'Moon' is a bushy cultivar of the Tagetes genus, known for its upright growth and fragrant, pinnately divided foliage. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H2. Blooming in summer and autumn, it produces prominent daisy-like flower heads, making it suitable for cottage and informal gardens, patios, city courtyards, and coastal areas. It is low maintenance and can be propagated by seed, flourishing best in fertile, moist soil with a south, west, or east-facing aspect.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tagetes
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Tagetes erecta 'Moon' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Bedding
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Low Maintenance, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tagetes erecta 'Moon'
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tagetes erecta 'Moon'?
Tagetes erecta 'Moon' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tagetes erecta 'Moon' need?
Tagetes erecta 'Moon' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tagetes erecta 'Moon' hardy in the UK?
Tagetes erecta 'Moon' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Tagetes erecta 'Moon'?
Seed.
More in the Tagetes genus
- Tagetesmarigold
- Tagetes elliptica
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- Tagetes erecta 'Bindi'
- Tagetes erecta 'Cheerleader Orange' (Cheerleader Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Discovery Yellow' (Discovery Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Doubloon' (Gold Coins Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Garuda Deep Gold' (Garuda Series)