PETITE MIX French Marigold Seeds Double Dwarf 6" Beneficial Plant Heirloom 100 seeds Non-GMO
100% Pure Seed, No Fillers
Suitable for ALL USDA Zones
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- The Marigold Petite Mix is a top-notch, dependable flower for short season gardens that produces beautiful continuous blooms that can be enjoyed by many.
- These dwarf, uniform plants bear an abundance of double flowers in an array of yellows, oranges and golds.
- The Petite Mix is great for massing, borders or for spot color.
- Very dwarf mixture of the crested French Marigolds.
- Bright colors. Easy to grow, even in small pots.
- Annual; Grows up to 6 Inches
- Great companion plant for vegetable gardens!
- Prefers full sun exposure
- French Marigolds are a popular companion planting for veggies as they are known to help repel harmful pests!
FAST FACTS
- Name: French Marigold (Dwarf) Seeds - Petite Mix
- Botanical Name: Tagetes patula
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Planting Season: Spring
- Plant Type: Low growing fern-like stems with bright yellow and orange blooms.
- Features: Open Pollinated, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Cut Flower Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container Garden
- Color: Yellow, Orange
- Blooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
- Plant Height: Up to 6 inches
- Plant Spacing: 12 inches
- Planting Depth: 1/16 inch
- Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow
- Hardiness Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Ships: Year Round
- Seed Coverage Packet: 50-80 SF
TYPE OF SEED
- Heirloom – Non GMO – 100 % pure seed
- Trim off the flower heads after they fade and die to encourage more blooms late into the season.
- Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats.
- It has no significant negative characteristics.
- This plant does best in full sun to partial shade.
- It does best in average to evenly moist conditions but will not tolerate standing water.
- It is not particular as to soil type or ph and is able to handle environmental salt.
- It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments.
USING MARIGOLDS AS COMPANION PLANTS
- Marigolds are a great companion plant for pretty much all garden plants, blooming or edible.
- Their roots contain thiopene which is toxic to certain nematodes.
- Plant marigolds around the outside of your garden to discourage aphids and beetles from stopping by for and all you can eat smorgasbord.
- On the flip side, marigolds will also attract beneficial insects that will snack on the insects that are feasting on your plants.
- Beans, carrots, cabbages and tomatoes are just a few plants that benefit from having marigolds as a companion plant.