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