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Naughty Marietta Marigold
Naughty Marietta Marigold
Naughty Marietta Marigold

Naughty Marietta Marigold

Flower

Regular price $4.45 $4.45 Sale

Naughty Marietta Marigold (Tagetes patula) These gorgeous French marigolds are a mid century introduction, first offered by the Atlee Burpee Co. in 1947. Obviously named after the character in the 1935 movie 'Naughty Marietta’ featuring actress Jeanette MacDonald who plays a Princess desperate to avoid an arranged marriage by switching identities with her maid Marietta. Striking yellow and maroon single flowers will light up your garden from summer to late fall. A truly hardy species that is quite drought tolerant, ideal for containers, and will attract a diverse number of pollinators. Like all French marigolds, they are edible, exhibiting a very strong earthy flavour equal to their pungent scent. 

50 seeds per packet $4.45 

Planting Instructions: 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 Sprout:  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