Marigold Seeds – Tagetes spp. Flower plant

Marigold is a warm-season flowering plant known for its bright blooms and compact to bushy growth habit. Plants produce abundant flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and gold throughout the growing season. This species is suitable for garden beds, borders, containers, companion plantings, and mass landscape displays. Marigold performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, adapting well to a wide range of garden conditions and providing continuous seasonal color.

Features

• Compact to bushy flowering plant
• Produces abundant bright-colored blooms
• Suitable for beds, borders, and containers
• Adapted to warm growing conditions
• Performs well in a wide range of garden soils
• Suitable for mass plantings and landscape displays
• Provides long-lasting seasonal color

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Tagetes spp.
• Common Name (US): Marigold
• Seed Type / Variety: Tagetes spp.
• Growth Habit: Annual flowering plant
• USDA Zones: 2-11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Late Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-10 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; adaptable to average garden soils
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; allow soil surface to dry slightly between waterings
• Mature Plant Size: 8-36 inches tall, 8-24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 8-18 inches apart