• Moonlight african marigold bright yellow bloom with green foliage on a blurred backdrop.
  • Moonlight african marigold single pale yellow bloom with soft petals on a plain backdrop.
  • Moonlight african marigold large pale yellow blooms in a cluster with green foliage.
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African Marigold Seeds - Moonlight

Pale yellow blooms will illuminate your summer garden

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Medicinal
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Tagetes erecta

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 14 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Double

COLOR

  • Yellow

African Marigold Seeds - Moonlight

In a unique pale yellow hue, this beautiful African Marigold variety is aptly named Moonlight. its large, double blooms softly glow with luminous color. Easy to establish from seed, this dwarf variety won't grow more than 14 inches tall, but these large blooms are far from puny!

  • • Annual; Fragrant, unique blooms
  • • Large yellow blooms, great for cutting
  • • Prefers Full Sun Exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 111 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 10,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 40,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Marigold Planting Guide to learn more.

Ready to Grow

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African Marigold Seeds - Moonlight FAQs

Is Moonlight African Marigold resistant to animals or disease?

Moonlight African Marigold is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Moonlight African Marigold?

Moonlight African Marigold is an open pollinated seed.

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