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Naughty Marietta French Marigold Seeds

Naughty Marietta French Marigold Seeds

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~0.5 g (~140 seeds)
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These gorgeous yellow and maroon flowers are as beautiful as the starlet depicted on the poster of the 1935 movie, Naughty Marietta. This tough garden standard is very easy to grow from seed and blooms profusely and continuously from summer to frost. Fairly drought tolerant, great for containers, attracts butterflies, and may repel soil nematodes.French marigolds are edible, but with a very strong flavor similar to its pungent scent. A 1947 All-America Selections winner.

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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: 8"–12" tall

Variety Info: 1½"–2" single flowers of deep yellow petals with maroon markings at the base

Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, 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 4 seeds every 6"–8"

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 6"–8"

Growing Info

Harvesting: For the longest vase-life, harvest in the morning, choosing flowers that are half-open.

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  • Paula D.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 20, 2024
    5 Stars

    These Marigolds grew great, used them as companion plants to my peppers and so far they seem to be doing the trick!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Juselena S.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 18, 2023
    5 Stars

    I enjoyed the lovely little stems as it grew and then the blooms. They are sweet and small. They readily reseed if you leave it to dry in place for the following season but don't spread. I highly recommend.❤

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    Epic Gardening
    Nov 22, 2023

    What a gorgeous photo, Juselena! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Lori F.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 31, 2024
    5 Stars

    Loved these Marigolds! First time trying this variety. I started them in 6-cell tray from Epic gardening and transplanted out and they did very well. So pretty!! I grew them to grow with all my tomatoes and all of them did very well together. I always have great germination with Botanical Interest.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Lisa C.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 14, 2024
    5 Stars

    Always love these marigolds! They always germinate quickly and grow fast. Even had a few "volunteers" pop up from last year.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert
  • Carol T.
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    May 27, 2024
    1 Star

    I bought 2 packs of these and one actually weighs 500 mg and the other barely weighs a 100. It weighs about the same as the 100 mg marigold signet. How do I return this ? I just want to prove this to BI people.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate