Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Mexico
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Flower Color
Yellow
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Edible Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
About Naughty Marietta French Marigold Seeds
Tagetes patula
1½"–2" single flowers of deep yellow petals with maroon markings at the base
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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16 reviews
- Collin S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/21/26Beautiful bloom, a little bit dramatic but fun to grow nonetheless.
Good germination rates and fairly hardy plants in hot climate. Beautiful blooms and many more to come, will definitely purchase again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/25/26Hey Collin,
We love hearing that our Naughty Marietta French Marigold Seeds gave you such great germination rates and are thriving in your hot climate! Those beautiful blooms are definitely worth a little drama - that's what makes them so fun and rewarding to grow. We're excited you have many more blooms to look forward to and thrilled you'll be purchasing again. Thanks for sharing your fantastic marigold growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Caden C.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/29/26Marigold
This was my first time growing marigolds from seeds and I don’t think I’ll ever go back to transplants these plants are so much bigger and healthier than any ones bought from the nursery. Germination was great.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Caden,
We're so excited to hear about your first experience growing marigolds from seeds and that our Naughty Marietta French Marigold Seeds have converted you from transplants! There's truly something special about starting from seed - you get those stronger root systems and healthier plants that just can't be beat! Naughty Marietta marigolds are going to reward you with such vibrant blooms and that classic marigold charm all season long. Welcome to the world of seed starting - sounds like you're hooked! Keep on growing 🌻️
- CollinRated 5 out of 5 stars3/16/265 Stars
Very good germination rates in my epierence hoping for beautiful flowers as well.
- 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