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African Marigold Seeds - Mary Helen

African Marigold Seeds - Mary Helen

Size Price Savings Quantity
Packet $4.49
1 Ounce $13.69
1/4 Pound $32.59 ($8.14/ounce) 41% Savings
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  • Canary yellow, strongly-scented blooms are known to repel pests
  • Annual; Wonderful for the garden, vegetable plot or container!
  • Low maintenance and easy to grow
  • Late season bloomer; Prefers full sun exposure
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Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Spring
Color Yellow
Growth Habit Clumping, Upright
Plant Height Up to 36 inches
Bloom Season Summer through Fall

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Edible, Fragrant
Use Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About African Marigold Seeds - Mary Helen

Tagetes erecta

Seed Type Heirloom Seed

African Marigold Seeds - Mary Helen

A large, bright yellow pop of color atop feathery foliage giving that beautiful, earthy fragrance that only marigolds offer. Mary Helen African Marigolds are a popular companion planting in your vegetable garden as they are an eco-friendly option to help repel harmful pests!

Planting Information

Planting African Marigold Seeds - Mary Helen

Planting Season Spring
Seed Prep Requires Light
Sowing Method Direct Sow, Start Indoors
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1/16 inch
Plant Spacing 12 inches
Plant Height Up to 36 inches
Water Needs Low
Hardiness Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
View our Marigold Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 111 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 10,500 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 42,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for African Marigold Seeds - Mary Helen