This description is for Tagetes patula: An annual garden plant that provides shades of lush green, bright yellow and orange, it is not difficult to see why Tagetes patula is much loved amongst gardeners. Generally known as the French Marigold, it is a bushy plant with ferny foliage and highly fragrant button-shaped flower heads that are usually bi-coloured. It loves sun and thrives in well-drained, average fertile soils and is as happy in pots and containers as it is in flower beds. When outdoors, ensure it is planted in a sheltered area to help protect against heavy rain. Pruning through deadheading is necessary to prolong the flowering season.