TAGETES patula 'Sparky Mix' (French Marigold - Sparky Mix)
French Marigold ‘Sparky Mix’ is a French Marigold with medium sized flowers with wavy petals. Flowers are a mix of gold, orange, yellow or bi-colored. Plant grows to fourteen inches tall and are long-blooming from early summer to late fall season. Useful for containers, beds and borders, pollinator gardens. Also useful for control of insect pests in the vegetable garden. Sparky Mix is so easy to grow that it is the perfect choice for a child’s first garden.
| 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 – Sparky Mix
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Asteraceae
Native Range: Mexico, North America
Height: 12-14"
Spread: 6 to 9 "
Zone: 5-12
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Attracts: Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies
Resistant: Drought, Deer
Flower Color: Mixed, Red, Orange, Gold
Characteristics: Cut flowers, Showy, Fragrant
Moisture: Dry, Moderate
Water Requirement: Medium
Soil Type: Moist but well-drained
Soil pH: Acidic (5.6 to 6.0), Mildly acidic (6.1 to 6.5)
Advantage: Easy to grow, Low maintenance
Uses: Cover crop for weed suppression, Vegetable gardens, Borders, Patio and containers