TAGETES patula 'Naughty Marietta' (French Marigold, Single - Naughty Marietta)
These gorgeous yellow and maroon flowers are as beautiful as the starlet depicted on the poster of the 1935 movie, Naughty Marietta. This tough garden standard is very easy to grow from seed and blooms profusely and continuously from summer to frost. This flowering species is native to Mexico. Fairly drought tolerant, great for containers, attracts butterflies, and may repel soil nematodes. French Marigolds are edible, but with a very strong flavor similar to its pungent scent.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 8,125 | 200 |
| 1/4LB | 32,500 | 800 |
| 1/2LB | 65,000 | 1,600 |
| 1LB | 130,000 | 3,200 |
| 5LB | 650,000 | 16,000 |
Scientific Name: Tagetes Patula
Common Name: French Marigold – Naughty Marietta
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Asteraceae
Native Range: Mexico
Height: 12-18"
Spread: Up to 8"
Habitat: Very hot and dry areas
Zone: 5-11
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Summer to frost
Attracts: Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds
Resistant: Deer, Drought
Flower Color: Deep yellow with maroon markings at the base
Characteristics: Fragrant, Showy
Water Requirement: Low
Soil Type: Sand to clay loamy soil
Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (5.5-8.8)
Advantage: Easy to grow species
Uses: Vegetable gardens, Cottage gardens, Patio and containers, Beds and borders