FLOWERS / MARIGOLD
Best use: Beds, borders, mass plantings, cut flowers; thrives in full sun and heat.
Flowering heads: Fully double, globular/carnation-like; mix of lemon, gold, and deep orange. Upright on stout stems with numerous ray florets.
Head diameter: 7–12 cm (3–5 in).
Plants: Vigorous, upright, bushy; well-branched with sturdy green stems and medium-dark green, aromatic foliage.
Seeds: Slender achenes, black to dark brown with a pale tan tip; 8–12 mm, needle-like, slightly flattened.
Plant height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in); spread 30–45 cm (12–18 in).
Time to maturity: 75–90 days from sowing (about 55–65 days from transplant).
$2.50