Tagetes Collection

Orange Marigolds

Mexican marigold, Tagetes erecta (Corymbus-flowered tagetes, Tagetes corymbosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by Edward Dalton Smith from Robert Sweets

Slender-leaved tagetes, Tagetes tenuifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by Edward Dalton Smith from Robert Sweets The British Flower Garden, Ridgeway

Mexican marigold or Aztec marigold, Tagetes erecta (Gerofano indiano maggiore). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea

Tagetes and Eriophyllum species
Bright-flowering tagetes, Tagetes florida, corymb-flowered tagetes, Tagetes corymbosa, and tufted eriophyllum, Eriophyllum caespitosum

Wallflower, Erysimum cheiri, and French marigold, Tagetes patula. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium, and Mexican marigold, Tagetes erecta. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

French marigold, Tagetes patula
L Oeillet d Inde. French marigold, Tagetes patula. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Bright-line brown-eye moth on marigold flower
Bright-line brown-eye, Lacanobia oleracea, bastard wasp and housefly on French marigold flower, Tagetes patula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Marigold (Tagetes sp. ) flower head, X-ray
Marigold (Tagetes sp.) flower head, coloured X-ray

Plants - Tagetes Patula
FRENCH MARIGOLD, or SPREADING TAGETES Date: 1791

Tagetes patula chickpea Cicer arietinum tagetes
Tagetes patula and chickpea (Cicer arietinum), tagetes and chickpea. FIGs. 37 and 38 on a leaf numbered by hand 20. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C. Brugensis & Rodolphi II. Imp. Novel

Tagetes Velvet Bloeme flos tunetanus simplex
Tagetes, only Velvet Bloeme. / flos tunetanus simplex. / oeuilles d inde Simples. (title on object), Dark orange marigolds. Numbered top right: 64. Top left the Latin name

Marigold Tagetes Dobbel velvet Bloeme Flos tunetanus Duplex
Marigold (Tagetes), Dobbel velvet Bloeme / Flos tunetanus Duplex. / Oeuilles d inde Doubles. (title on object), Orange tag. Numbered top right: 63. Top left the Latin and Dutch name

Illustration of tomato plants in compost bag with marigolds growing between to attract pests

Archimedes swallovanus, bryozoan
Fossil bryozoan dating from the Carboniferous rocks, Mississippian, Golconda Fm. Marigold, Illinois, U.S.A

India, Delhi, Heap of marigold offerings

Tagetes plants and landscape, Ethiopia

Fallen petals land in the center of this Marigold

Mixed annual flowers, including Chamomile (Anthemis sp. ) and Marigold (Tagetes sp)
Mixed annual flowers, including Chamomile (Anthemis sp.) and Marigold (Tagetes sp.), flowering in garden border, Powys, Wales, July

Hands planting out Tagetes seedlings into open ground, using trowel, close-up

Hand removing Tagetes seedling from small pot, several more seedlings in tray nearby

Man using widger to carefully remove Tagetes seedlings from soil

Hands holding tray of Tagetes seedlings

Lifting plastic polytunnel to provide ventilation for tagetes seedlings in trays

Gaillardia x grandiflora and Tagetes sp. C013 / 5467
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora Dazzle ) and Marigold (Tagetes sp.) flowering in summer

Marigold (Aricanis minor) C016 / 5548
Marigold (Aricanis minor). Page 268 from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johanne Godfredo Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Caltha palustris, yellow marsh marigold
Drawing 1/9 made in 1906 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 031

Tagetes erecta, marigold
Illustration of marigold (Tagetes erecta) by August Johann Georg Carl Batsch (1761-1802) from the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum

Tagetes patula, marigold
Illustration of marigold (Tagetes patula) by August Johann Georg Carl Batsch (1761-1802) from the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum

Aricanis minor, marigold
Page 268 of Flora Exotica (1720) by Johanne Godfredo Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Tagetes erecta L. marigold

French Marigold (Tagetes patula x erecta) Lemon Drop, flowering, companion planting to discourage aphids in greenhouse, with hanging sticky insect traps, England

Mexican Marigold (Tagetes erecta)
Mexican marigold (Tagetes erecta). Also called Aztec marigold, African marigold and Vanilla marigold

Marigolds (Tagetes Tangerine Gem )
Marigold flowers (Tagetes Tangerine Gem )

Summer flower mix - colourful summer flower mix of cosmea, scarlet flax, marigold and tagetes - Baden-Wuerttemberg
SAS-1227 Summer flower mix - colourful summer flower mix of cosmea, scarlet flax, marigold and tagetes Baden-Wuerttemberg

Summer flower mix - colourful summer flower mix of scarlet flax, tagetes, and cosmea - Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-1228 Summer flower mix - colourful summer flower mix of scarlet flax, tagetes, and cosmea Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Linus rubrum Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for

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"Tagetes: Vibrant Orange Marigolds and More" Tagetes, commonly known as orange marigolds, are a diverse group of flowers that bring a burst of color to any garden. The most well-known species is the Mexican marigold or Tagetes erecta, with its large blooms and strong fragrance. Another variety is the slender-leaved tagetes or Tagetes tenuifolia, which features delicate foliage and smaller flowers. The Aztec marigold, also known as Tagetes erecta, holds cultural significance in Mexico where it is used for Day of the Dead celebrations. These bright orange blooms symbolize remembrance and honor for loved ones who have passed away and are be found in combination with other plants like wallflowers (Erysimum cheiri) and French marigolds. This mix creates a beautiful contrast of colors and textures in flower beds or containers. Not limited to just ornamental purposes, some species have medicinal properties too. Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) has been traditionally used to treat migraines while Mexican feverfew offers similar benefits. French marigolds (Tagetes patula) are another popular choice among gardeners due to their compact size and wide range of colors including yellow, red, and bi-colors. Their vibrant hues attract pollinators like butterflies and bees. Intricate details within the world can be observed when looking closely at these flowers. For instance, one might spot a bright-line brown-eye moth delicately perched on a marigold bloom - nature's own artwork. For those curious about what lies beneath the surface, an X-ray image reveals the intricate structure within a tagete's flower head - truly fascinating. If you're considering adding some tagete varieties to your garden collection, don't forget about Tagetes Patula. Its cheerful blossoms will surely bring joy throughout the summer season. Lastly, they can not just limited to flowers.