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Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Mexico and Central America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Edible Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
About Marigold
Tagetes tenuifolia
½"–1" yellow or orange flowers
Planting Marigold
Plant Spacing
A group of 4 seeds every 6" – 8"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 4 seeds every 6" – 8" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall thin to 1 every 6" – 8" |
| 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. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For the longest vase-life, harvest in the morning, choosing flowers that are half-open. |
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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22 reviews
- K.A. D.Rated 5 out of 5 stars12/4/25Amazing Bloom
Today is December 4th. I live in southern New Jersey, and this amazing little plant is still blooming after a late summer sowing. Will I grow again...oh yes!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests12/7/25Hey K.A.,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Lemon & Tangerine Gems Signet Marigold Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear they're still blooming in December in southern New Jersey - that's incredible resilience and such a testament to what amazing little performers these marigolds are! The fact that you got such extended blooms from a late summer sowing just shows how rewarding these gems can be. We love hearing that enthusiastic "oh yes!" about growing them again - that's the kind of feedback that makes our day! Thanks for sharing your growing success with us and we hope your next planting brings you even more of those beautiful blooms. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Tiana ..Rated 5 out of 5 stars4/18/245 Stars
Such a dainty, cute little marigold to add a pop of color to the garden. They don’t seem to take up much space, but still have lots of flowers on them. They germinated quickly too!
- Keisha C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/9/245 Stars
These delicate but highly scented marigolds are some of my forever favorites. This year's packet has about a 50% germination rate for me. There's tons of seeds in the pack so I'm getting lots of bang for my buck! My seedlings look strong.
- Betty H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/16/235 Stars
Quick germination and beautiful addition to my herb garden. I like the small compact size. Looks great in a rock garden.
- Gloria W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/5/235 Stars
These are fantastic as part of my herbal window box! I have oregano and lemon thyme growing on the other side of the box with these lemon and tangerine gems which are easily added to salads.