Editing Durango Outback Mix (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': French marigolds are annuals that typically grow between 6 to 12 inches tall and 6 to 8 inches wide<ref>https://thespruce.com/french-marigold-care-guide-8603449</ref>. They have pinnately compound leaves and produce double, semi-double, or crested flowers in various colors<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/tagetes-patula</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': These plants thrive in full sun with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. They are tolerant of poor soils but perform best in well-drained, moderately fertile soils with a pH between 6 and 7<ref>https://thespruce.com/french-marigold-care-guide-8603449</ref><ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/tagetes-patula</ref>. French marigolds are drought-tolerant but benefit from regular watering for optimal flowering<ref>https://thespruce.com/french-marigold-care-guide-8603449</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': The plants bloom from early summer through autumn and are frost intolerant, meaning they are killed by freezing temperatures<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagetes_patula</ref><ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/tagetes-patula</ref>.

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