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
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 Sprout: 5 - 14
Plant Spacing: 12" (30cm)
Plant Height: 18" - 30" (45cm - 75cm)
Features:
Annual
Hardiness Zones: 2b
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Attracts Bees & Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Heat & Drought Resistant
Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets
