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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
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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.
Sprouts in: 5–14 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: 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.
- Collin S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 21, 2026Beautiful bloom, a little bit dramatic but fun to grow nonetheless.
Good germination rates and fairly hardy plants in hot climate. Beautiful blooms and many more to come, will definitely purchase again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMay 25, 2026Hey Collin,
We love hearing that our Naughty Marietta French Marigold Seeds gave you such great germination rates and are thriving in your hot climate! Those beautiful blooms are definitely worth a little drama - that's what makes them so fun and rewarding to grow. We're excited you have many more blooms to look forward to and thrilled you'll be purchasing again. Thanks for sharing your fantastic marigold growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Caden C.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 29, 2026Marigold
This was my first time growing marigolds from seeds and I don’t think I’ll ever go back to transplants these plants are so much bigger and healthier than any ones bought from the nursery. Germination was great.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMay 3, 2026Hey Caden,
We're so excited to hear about your first experience growing marigolds from seeds and that our Naughty Marietta French Marigold Seeds have converted you from transplants! There's truly something special about starting from seed - you get those stronger root systems and healthier plants that just can't be beat! Naughty Marietta marigolds are going to reward you with such vibrant blooms and that classic marigold charm all season long. Welcome to the world of seed starting - sounds like you're hooked! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Melissa G.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 1, 2025Fantastic, hardy, long growing and big with lots of blooms in Northern California!
My favorite marigold so far - started early from seed and they were a bit slow to bloom here in our cool early summer (Sonoma County), but once they did, WOW - large hardy plants with tons of blooms, great for interplanting with tomatoes and basil, beautiful and fragrant and the pollinators just love em! Will definitely be part of my annual rotation!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 4, 2025Hey Melissa,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience and your photos! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that Naughty Marietta has become your favorite marigold - what an amazing endorsement! We're so excited that these hardy beauties have earned a permanent spot in your annual rotation! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Paula D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 20, 20245 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 BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 18, 20235 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.❤
EGEpic GardeningNov 22, 2023What a gorgeous photo, Juselena! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
