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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Type: African Marigold (Learn more)
Native: Mexico and South America
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 18" tall
Variety Info: 2"–3" creamy white blooms
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–80°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 5–14 Days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 9"–12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 9"–12"
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- KatieRated 1 out of 5 stars7/24/25Didn't look like the picture
I struggled to get these established, they are much less hardy than french marigolds. But when they finally bloomed, it was small, single, quite ugly blooms with a large center. All the plants from the packet came out like this. I thought maybe bugs ate them, or they just didn't open all the way yet, but all the plants were like this, on all blooms all the way to seed.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/25/25Hey Katie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Sophia R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/24/25Orange but beautiful
My Mt. Kilimanjaro Marigold ( planted from these seeds) are beautiful but the blooms are orange. Large beautiful orange flowers. ??? I will definitely plant these again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/24/25Hey Sophia,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled that you love the large, beautiful blooms - even if they surprised you with orange instead of white! Sometimes nature has her own plans and creates something equally stunning. If you'd like to send the lot # and year from the back of the packet to our customer service team we'd love to look into this. Keep on growing 🌻️
- LeslieCA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/3/25Beautiful, long lasting blooms
These beauties took their time germinating and getting big, so much so that I mistook other marigolds for them. When they came in it was tempting to cut them and bring them in the house. They bloom continuously and the blooms last a long time. I think they’re doing their job since I have no insect pressure. I love them and plan to grow them next year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - AngelaRated 5 out of 5 stars6/9/255 Stars
Arrived in good order and nicely packaged.
- Tammy W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/26/255 Stars
Great experience! Made a large order just before Black Friday. The order included a bundle of seeds, and one package was missing. Contacted via email and received a reply right away letting me know they had received my message and would be with me ASAP. Not long after I got a friendly email back and it was an accidental oversight in packing the order. They shipped out the other seed package and helped me make my Christmas gift just perfect! We're so thrilled to watch them grow this year! Perfect service, beautiful artwork on the packages, and the seeds we've ordered in the past grew perfectly!