TAGETES patula 'Petite Mix' (French Marigold - Petite Mix)
Tagetes Patula commonly known as ‘French Marigold’. Petite Mix is a perfect choice for borders, this beautiful and bright dwarf Petite Mix offer blooms in range of warm hues. Excellent to protect and compliment taller varieties. French Marigolds are a popular companion planting for veggies as they are known to help repel harmful pests. They are native to Central America and Mexico.
| 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 – Petite Mix
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Asteraceae or Daisy
Native Range: Central North America, Mexico
Height: 6 to 12 "
Spread: 10 to 12 "
Habitat: Streambanks, Roadsides, Swamps
Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Summer, Fall
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees, Pollinators
Resistant: Deer, Drought, Rabbit
Flower Color: Mixed, Yellow, Orange
Characteristics: Cut flowers, Showy
Water Requirement: Average
Soil Type: Average, Well-drained
Soil pH: Slightly acidic, Neutral, Slightly alkaline
Advantage: Easy to grow and maintain
Uses: Flower beds, Containers, Planters, Beds and borders