Description

The Marigold French Lemon Drop Seeds from Botanical Interests feature cheerful, sunny 1″ lemon-yellow blooms on compact plants that grow 6″-12″ tall. Perfect for the front of flower beds, patio containers, and window boxes, these marigolds add a bright burst of color to any space. They're also a great choice for vegetable gardens, where their small size helps conserve space while potentially reducing soil nematodes. The strong-flavored, edible flowers can add a distinctive taste to dishes. These low-maintenance plants are drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and will self-sow to grace your garden year after year.

Botanical Name: Tagetes patula
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Mexico
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 6″–12″ tall
Variety Information: 1″ lemon-yellow, double flowers.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Rabbit Resistant

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 of 3 seeds every 6″
Thinning: When 1″ tall thin to 1 every 6″

240 seeds.