Common Name   LEMON GEM MARIGOLD     TAGETES TENUIFOLIA   Zone   Without object   Type   Annual   Dimension   Height : 25 to 30 cm. - spread : 15 cm.   Site   Sunny.   Soil   Prefers relatively rich soils, but tolerates dry and poor soils.   Harvest   The flowers, when fully opened.   Conservation   Dried petals.   Culinary use   The flowers are used to garnish.     The dried leaves are used in herb teas.     DOMESTIC USE: The flowers can be used cut to form a bouquet or dried in a pot-pourri. Landscaping   The plant produces yellow flowers with a lemon scenting foliage that blooms in june, july and august.   Can be planted to form clumps in a mixed edging.   Interior plant   Without object   Uses   Soon!