Description
Tagetes patula
This compact but showy multi-colored annual flower is a striking addition to the garden!
Marigolds are the ultimate companion plants. They repel pests, attract beneficial insects, and provide gorgeous color planted around garden vegetables. French Brocade is a tidy plant reaching 12-18” tall, with ruffly, frilly blooms in a mix of red, orange, and yellow. Studying the intricate colors and complex structure of a single one of these mesmerizing flowers will send you into a deep and welcome rabbit hole of awe at the beauty of this world.
Seeds grown by David Lau at Titbout's Seeds in Missoula, Montana.
200 seeds
Directions: Sow directly outside after last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks before. Barely cover seeds with soil upon planting. Will gently self-seed in the garden.
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Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
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Barely cover |
12” |
4-10 |
50-60 |