Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Mexico and South America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
Yellow
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Cut Flower
- Edible Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
About Phyllis African Marigold Seeds
Tagetes erecta
3" bright yellow, fully double flowers with thin petals
Planting Marigold
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 10"–12"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 10"–12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 10"–12" |
| Germination | 5–14 Days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–80°F. |
| Special Care | Once seedlings have 4-5 sets of leaves, cut seedlings back to just above the 3rd or 4th set of leaves to promote branching. Deadheading (removing spent blossoms), just above the next lower branch regularly also promotes branching and more blooms, but will reduce or eliminate reseeding. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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8 reviews
- KRated 5 out of 5 stars3/18/26Phyllis!
100% Germinated and broke through in less than 48 hours. Ms Phyllis is in a hurry and I can’t complain. Second time buying marigold Phyllis from botanical interests, she’s a winner. A true queen of the marigolds.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests3/23/26Hey K,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear your Phyllis African Marigold Seeds are living up to their royal reputation! 100% germination in under 48 hours - now that's what we call eager little seeds ready to show off their marigold magic! It sounds like Ms. Phyllis is definitely making her mark in your garden once again. We love that you've come back for a second round with these beauties - there's nothing better than a tried-and-true favorite that delivers every single time! Thanks for crowning Phyllis the queen of marigolds, she's definitely earned that title! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Keisha C.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2/15/245 Stars
UPDATE from my previous review of only 10 days: I've got almost 100% germination of these Phyllis marigolds after two weeks. Love the quality of Botanical Interest's seeds :)
- Keisha C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/9/245 Stars
vigorous seedlings after about 10 days! I got about 50% germination and the amount of seeds in the packet is generous. I'm so excited for these!
- Kennedy C.Rated 5 out of 5 stars9/15/235 Stars
I love the story behind the name of these beautiful teddy bear flowers! Buying a second pack and I definitely approve.
- Kristine M.Rated 5 out of 5 stars8/4/235 Stars
These are beautiful. They look like teddy bear sunflowers. There is also a good amount of blooms in each plant. Will be planting it every year from now on.