Description

Botanical Interests' Phyllis Marigold Seeds, also known as 'Mum Yellow,' produce striking 3″ fully double flowers composed of hundreds of bright yellow, thin petals. These unique blooms resemble chrysanthemums and are ideal for creating beautiful cut-flower bouquets and arrangements with their long stems. The petals, edible with a slightly bitter, citrusy-spice flavor, make an attractive garnish for rice, salads, or desserts. Grown as an annual, these drought-tolerant marigolds reach 24″ tall and bloom from summer to frost, making them a cheerful addition to any garden or container.

Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Mexico and South America
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 24″ tall, 12″ wide
Variety Information: 3″ bright yellow, fully double flowers with thin petals
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Fairly Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers

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 3 seeds every 10″–12″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 10″–12″

Special Instructions: 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.

24 seeds.