Copper Canyon Daisy (Tagetes lemmonnii)

Copper Canyon Daisy

Tagetes lemmonii

Other Common Names: Mexican Bush Marigold

Top Pick: A fast-growing, fragrant shrub with bright fall blooms that thrives in heat and adds bold seasonal color.

Quick Plant Info

• ☀️ Light: Full Sun
• 💧 Water: Low to Medium
• 🌿 Type: Shrub
• 📏 Mature Size: 4–6 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide

Description

A bold, aromatic shrub with bright yellow blooms and finely textured foliage, ideal for warm, sunny landscapes.

Copper Canyon Daisy produces masses of golden-yellow flowers in fall, often covering the plant in color. Its fragrant foliage and rapid growth make it a standout in naturalized and low-water gardens.

🌼 Why it works

• Explosive fall bloom with strong visual impact
• Handles heat and drought exceptionally well
• Fragrant foliage adds sensory interest
• Fast-growing and easy to establish

🐦 Wildlife value

A strong nectar source for butterflies and other pollinators during its bloom period.

Provides valuable late-season resources for pollinators.

🌱 Where it thrives

Best in full sun with well-drained soil. It performs well in rocky or sandy conditions and is ideal for xeriscape and naturalized plantings.

• Xeriscape and low-water gardens
• Pollinator gardens
• Naturalized plantings with room to grow

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and tolerates rocky or sandy conditions.

✂️ Growth & maintenance

Cut back in late winter or after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fuller growth. May die back in colder winters and return in spring.

💧 Water (establishment note)

Water regularly during establishment; once established, Copper Canyon Daisy tolerates dry conditions but performs best with occasional watering.

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