Tagetes erecta aka Marigold

Tagetes erecta, also known as the Aztec marigold, Mexican marigold, big marigold, cempazúchitl or cempasúchil, is a species flowering plant native to Mexico. Despite its American origin, it is often referred to as the African marigold. This bushy annual plant reaches heights ranging from 20 to 90 cm (7.9 to 35.4 in) and features aromatic, deep green, divided leaves. From early summer to autumn, it produces large, double yellow flowers. The Aztecs utilized this plant for medicinal, ceremonial, and decorative purposes, both gathering it from the wild and cultivating it. Today, it is widely commercially cultivated with various cultivars used as ornamental plants and for the cut-flower trade. Some consider Tagetes patula (French marigold) to be a synonym of Tagetes erecta. African marigold, as it is commonly known, is an annual plant that can also be called American marigold. It showcases huge, round blooms on sturdy stems, accompanied by vibrant green, ferny foliage. Growing up to 2 to 3 feet in height, these sun-loving plants are drought-tolerant and display an array of bright colors such as orange, yellow, rusty-red, mahogany, and gold. The impressive flowers can measure up to 5 inches in diameter. In Mexico, Tagetes erecta can be found in the wild in certain states, including México, Michoacán, Puebla, and Veracruz.