Queen Sophia Marigold

Queen Sophia Marigold (Tagetes patula) - If you want to attract beneficial insects to your garden, then this dark-orange petaled, golden ribbed marigold is highly recommended. A very fragrant French marigold species with showy 2-3" blooms. Grows into a fairly dense plant with multiple blooms well into the fall.

50 seeds per packet 

Growing Information: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Broadcast seed on top of soil, lightly cover and place dome or plastic film until emergence. Keep under full light and harden plants off 7-10 days before lining out.

Days to Germination:  5 - 14

Plant Spacing: 12" (30cm)

Plant Height: 18" - 30" (45cm - 75cm)

Features:

Hardiness Zones: 2b Half Hardy Annual 

Bloom Time: Summer to Fall

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Attracts Bees & Butterflies

Deer Resistant

Heat & Drought Resistant

Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets