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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Type: French Marigold (Learn more)
Native: Mexico
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 8"–12" tall
Variety Info: 1½"–2" single flowers of deep yellow petals with maroon markings at the base
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Rabbit Resistant
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 4 seeds every 6"–8"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 6"–8"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: For the longest vase-life, harvest in the morning, choosing flowers that are half-open.
- Melissa G.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/1/25Fantastic, hardy, long growing and big with lots of blooms in Northern California!
My favorite marigold so far - started early from seed and they were a bit slow to bloom here in our cool early summer (Sonoma County), but once they did, WOW - large hardy plants with tons of blooms, great for interplanting with tomatoes and basil, beautiful and fragrant and the pollinators just love em! Will definitely be part of my annual rotation!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/4/25Hey Melissa,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience and your photos! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that Naughty Marietta has become your favorite marigold - what an amazing endorsement! We're so excited that these hardy beauties have earned a permanent spot in your annual rotation! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lori F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/31/245 Stars
Loved these Marigolds! First time trying this variety. I started them in 6-cell tray from Epic gardening and transplanted out and they did very well. So pretty!! I grew them to grow with all my tomatoes and all of them did very well together. I always have great germination with Botanical Interest.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Paula D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/20/245 Stars
These Marigolds grew great, used them as companion plants to my peppers and so far they seem to be doing the trick!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Lisa C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/14/245 Stars
Always love these marigolds! They always germinate quickly and grow fast. Even had a few "volunteers" pop up from last year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - ElizabethRated 5 out of 5 stars5/30/245 Stars
So far so good!! Plants are growing!