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French Marigold Seeds (Dwarf Double) - Orange Flame

These compact plants will set your fall garden ablaze with color

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Tagetes patula

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 12 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Dwarf Double
  • French

COLOR

  • Orange

French Marigold Seeds - Orange Flame

Short and stout, our Orange Flame French Marigolds make quite an impact, even at their diminutive stature. Big, double red and gold blooms make lovely border or container plantings.

  • • Annual; Petite, lovely blooms
  • • Great companion plant for vegetable gardens!
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 166 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 15,640 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Marigold Planting Guide to learn more.

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    French Marigold Seeds (Dwarf Double) - Orange Flame FAQs

    Is Orange Flame French Marigold resistant to animals or disease?

    Orange Flame French Marigold is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

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