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These 2-foot tall plants produce a tantalizing display of maroon single-petal layer flowers skirted with frilly orange edges and bright yellow centers. This quick and easy-to-grow flower also attracts a myriad of beneficial pollinators to the garden and repels harmful soil-dwelling nematodes.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Tagetes patula |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 3 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Bright Yellow, Red-Orange, Scarlet (Dark Red) |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Spring, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Aromatic, Herbaceous |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are fragrant, Suitable for growing in containers, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry |
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
