| Description | Hero Spry Marigold (Tagetes patula) An excellent compact dwarf French crested-type marigold. |
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| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | Once established will tolerate the cooler temperatures of the fall and spring, but not freezing. |
| Flowers | dark maroon lower petals, golden yellow upper petals. 2 plus inches |
| Leaves | green |
| Stems | an achene with a tails |
| Roots | fibrous |
| Dimensions | 8-10 by 8-10 inches |
| Maintenance | very little is needed but dead heading does help to induce more flowers, can reseed if not dead headed |
| Propagation | easy from seeds |
| Misc Facts | dwarf French crested-type marigold. |