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Lemon Drop French Marigold Seeds

Lemon Drop French Marigold Seeds

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~1.0 g (~240 seeds)
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Every gardener will delight in these adorable, sunny yellow flowers on compact plants. 'Lemon Drop' adds a bright spot of color to the front of the bed, patio containers, and window boxes. In the vegetable garden, it takes up little room, and may reduce soil nematodes. French marigolds are edible, but with a very strong flavor similar to its pungent scent. Practically care-free and will self-sow if a few flowers are allowed to go to seed, providing welcome volunteers next season!

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Variety Info

Family: Asteraceae

Type: French Marigold (Learn more)

Native: Mexico

Hardiness: Annual

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 6"–12" tall

Variety Info: 1" lemon-yellow, double flowers.

Attributes: Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Rabbit Resistant

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–80°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 5–14 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of of 3 seeds every 6"

Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 1 every 6"

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  • whitney g.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 8, 2024
    5 Stars

    Beautiful marigolds. I planted them as a border to my raised beds, they stayed small like I had planned and they have lots of bright yellow blooms. Perfect for the summertime. ☀️

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Kathleen P.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 18, 2024
    5 Stars

    These are my favorite marigolds. The clear yellow color is like sunshine on a cloudy day. The photo shows my vegetable garden in mid-October, with the marigolds lighting the whole thing up. I plant them at the corners of the beds to attract pollinators, and just to make me happy.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Janice N.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 22, 2023
    5 Stars

    These marigolds I love. They always grow well and look beautiful.

  • Rosanne
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 22, 2025
    5 Stars

    Soon very soon to be planted

  • LAURA A T.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 4, 2025
    5 Stars

    Beautiful bright flowers!