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Safari Yellow (Marigold/French)

Latin Name: Tagetes patula

Item #: 5442308

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Suitable for containers:, suitable for small pots, hanging basket type.

(9 in/23 cm) Similar to the Aurora type but earlier and larger, with yellow blooms.

(9 in/23 cm) The SAFARI Series is a larger Sophia type which has a much larger, very flat crested flower. Similar to the Aurora type but earlier and larger, with yellow blooms. Detailed seed. pvp.  Pkt contains 25 seeds.

DWARF MARIGOLD (Dwarf Double French) Annual

Height: 6-16 in/15-40 cm Tagetes patula 9, 000 seeds per oz/g

CULTURE: Germination: 3 - 7 days at 75-80°F/24-27°C soil temp. Sow indoors in flats or pots April 1st. for mid June blooms. Sow seed about 1/4 in/6 mm deep, cover lightly with coarse vermiculite, or peat-lite mix, rather than soil. For best results use bottom heat (heating cables) and keep moist with tempered water, to maintain soil temp. Transplant into 3 in. pots about 25 days after seeding. Seed may also be sown in rows outdoors June 1st at soil temp. of 60°F/16°C. Transplant 3 weeks later 8 in/20 cm apart. Use a fungicide soil drench to control soil diseases. A systemic insecticide should be used twice a month, to control red spider mite. Low outdoor night temps. of 40°F/5°C may cause plants to turn purple and slow growth - plants should green up as temps. increase.

COMMERCIAL GROWERS: Sow 118 oz. 13.5 g. of seed for approx. 900 - 1,000 plants. Several sowings are possible to spread transplanting over a longer period. We make 3 or 4 sowings about 2 weeks apart, starting about Feb. 15th. until late April, for May or June blooms. Sow seed about 1/4 in/6 mm deep, cover lightly with coarse vermiculite, or peat-lite mix, rather than soil. For best results use bottom heat (heating cables) and keep moist with tempered water, to maintain soil temp. To bloom in paks sow Petite types 6 to 7 weeks before selling date. The Super French (Boy series etc.) should be sown 7 to 8 weeks before sale. Transplant seedlings into paks about 4 weeks after seeding. After transplanting, lower greenhouse growing temp. to 50 - 60°F/10 - 16°?C. Temps. lower than 50°F /10°C reduces growth rate and may affect the flowering date. We find that the newer Super French types may be grown at a cooler 50 - 55°F/10 - 13°C for shorter, stockier plants.

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Height:   10 inches

Spacing:   6 inches

Hardiness Zone:   (annual)

Other Names:   French Marigold

Group/Class:   Safari Series

Ornamental Features

Safari Yellow Marigold features bold yellow pincushion flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant ferny leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Safari Yellow Marigold is an herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant. Trim off the flower heads after they fade and die to encourage more blooms late into the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Safari Yellow Marigold is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Safari Yellow Marigold will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 6 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. This fast-growing annual will normally live for one full growing season, needing replacement the following year.

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

Safari Yellow Marigold is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

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Beautiful pale yellow double flowers are 2 inches across on 12-inch tall plants. Foliage is dark green and is a great contrast with the blooms. A stunning shade that mixes well with any color theme. 

Tagetes patula

Germination:  7-10 days

Germination Temperature:   Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF.

Seed Planting Depth:  Sow on the surface and lightly cover

Starting Indoors:  Start indoors 4-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperature. Transplant after last frost, space 8-15" apart. 

Sowing Outdoors:  Starting a week or two before the last frost date into early summer. Sow a few seeds every 8-15", thin to the most robust seedlings, or sow seeds close together, 1 per inch, and when you thin the seedlings transplant them to other places in the garden. 

Growth Habit:   Mounded

Height and Width:   10-12” x 10-12”

Spacing:   8 -15" apart

Light Needs:   Full sun

Soil Needs:   Average, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed:  60-70 days

Uses:  Flower beds, containers, and planters

Care:  Water seedlings regularly until established. Pinch back plants when they are young for a bushier growth habit. Deadhead to prolong blooming. Amend soil with compost before sowing or transplanting or apply liquid fertilizer a few times a season.

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Height:   10 inches

Spacing:   6 inches

Hardiness Zone:   (annual)

Other Names:   French Marigold

Group/Class:   Safari Series

Ornamental Features

Safari Yellow Marigold features bold yellow pincushion flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant ferny leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Safari Yellow Marigold is an herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant. Trim off the flower heads after they fade and die to encourage more blooms late into the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Safari Yellow Marigold is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Safari Yellow Marigold will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 6 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. This fast-growing annual will normally live for one full growing season, needing replacement the following year.

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

Safari Yellow Marigold is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

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Height:   10 inches

Spacing:   6 inches

Hardiness Zone:   (annual)

Other Names:   French Marigold

Group/Class:   Safari Series

Ornamental Features

Safari Yellow Fire Marigold features bold yellow pincushion flowers with red spots at the ends of the stems from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant ferny leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Safari Yellow Fire Marigold is an herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant. Trim off the flower heads after they fade and die to encourage more blooms late into the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Safari Yellow Fire Marigold is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Safari Yellow Fire Marigold will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 6 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. This fast-growing annual will normally live for one full growing season, needing replacement the following year.

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

Safari Yellow Fire Marigold is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

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Scientific Name:  Tagetes patula

Height:  8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)

Width:  12" (30cm)

Exposure:  Sun

General Information:  Extra-large, 2 to 2.5-in. (5 to 6-cm) blooms on compact plants make a bold statement as the flattened large lower petals work their way up to ruffled centers.

Extra-large, 2 to 2.5-in. (5 to 6-cm) blooms enhance the series. 9 weeks. Yellow with red at the base of each petal.

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Height:   10 inches

Spacing:   6 inches

Hardiness Zone:   (annual)

Other Names:   French Marigold

Group/Class:   Safari Series

Ornamental Features

Safari Yellow Fire Marigold features bold yellow pincushion flowers with red spots at the ends of the stems from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant ferny leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Safari Yellow Fire Marigold is an herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant. Trim off the flower heads after they fade and die to encourage more blooms late into the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Safari Yellow Fire Marigold is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Safari Yellow Fire Marigold will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 6 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. This fast-growing annual will normally live for one full growing season, needing replacement the following year.

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

Safari Yellow Fire Marigold is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

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20 Types of Marigolds You Should Be Growing to Keep Pests Away

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Part of the sunflower family, marigolds (Tagetes) is a genus native to Central and South America. Now grown throughout the world , marigolds are perennials in hardiness zones 8 and above, but most people know them as annuals.

There are five main types of marigolds each with their unique characteristics and beauty.

  • African Marigolds (Tagetes erecta) have large flowerheads on tall stems growing up to two feet tall.
  • French Marigolds (Targetes patula) are compact bushy plants with smaller, complex flowers in various combinations of reds, oranges, and yellows.
  • Triploid F1 hybrid Marigolds (T. erecta x T. patula) are crosses between the tall, vigorous African marigolds and the compact, free-flowering French marigolds. They are unable to set seed but bloom profusely during the growing season.
  • Mexican Tarragon (Tagetes lucida) is used in Mexican cuisine and has cheerful yellow composite flowers that appear in the late spring and early fall. 
  • Signet Marigolds (Tagetes tenuifolia) have small blooms and more aromatic foliage than the other varieties. This is the best choice to use in areas to repel bugs.

Marigolds make great companion plants in the garden thanks to their pest-repelling properties, so they're certainly something to add in the coming growing seasons. Here are 20 types of marigolds to get you started.

Alumia Vanilla Cream

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If you prefer a more pastel yellow marigold, then Alumia Vanilla Cream is the right choice. Growing 10-12 inches tall, the plant produces early spring blooms that can be two and one-half inches wide. The blooms last five to seven days on strong, branching stems.

  • Name: Alumia Vanilla Cream ( Tagetes patula var. 'Alumia Vanilla Cream')
  • Hardiness Zones: 2a - 11b as annual
  • Flower Color: Pale yellow
  • Light: Full sun
  • Soil Needs: Neutral to acidic
  • Water: Moist to slightly dry soil
  • Mature Size: 10 - 12 inches
  • Bloom Time: Early summer to early fall

Antigua Orange Hybrid Triploid Hybrids

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Antigua Orange is a 12-inch-tall marigold plant with three-inch bright orange double flower heads. A proficient bloomer, it makes quite a show in the garden.

  • Name: Antigua Orange ( T. erecta x T. patula F1 hybrid 'Antigua Orange')
  • Flower Color: Bright orange
  • Mature Size: 10-12 inches
  • Bloom Time: Summer to mid-fall

Autumn Orange

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A showstopper, Autumn Orange marigolds have two-and-one-half inch wide deep orange ruffled flowers . The blooms are long-lasting and bloom on bushy, 10 inches-wide and 16-inch tall plants.

  • Name: Autumn Orange ( Tagetes erecta var. 'Autumn Orange')
  • Flower Color: Orange
  • Mature Size: 16 inches
  • Bloom Time: Early summer to mid-fall

Crackerjack

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This heirloom African marigold Crackerjack puts on a show growing to 36 inches tall. The bright yellow fluffy, carnation-like flowers are five inches wide, long-lasting, and perfect for flower arrangements.

  • Name: Crackerjack ( Tagetes erecta var. 'Crackerjack')
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Mature Size: 24-36 inches
  • Bloom Time: Summer to mid fall

Cresta Orange

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Cresta Orange is one of the earliest flowering marigolds. The large showy orange flowers bloom on sturdy stems with the foliage spreading nearly 14 inches. Performs well in containers and can tolerate partial shade.

  • Name: Cresta Orange ( Tagetes patula var. 'Cresta Orange')
  • Bloom Time: Late spring to early fall

Dainty Marietta

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Dainty Marietta lives up to its name with small blooms that put on an early show in the garden. The flowers are yellow with maroon streaks on 12-inch stems. The French marigolds work well in borders or containers.

  • Name: Dainty Marietta ( Tagetes patula var. 'Dainty Marietta')
  • Flower Color: Bi-color yellow and maroon
  • Mature Size: 12 inches

Diamond Jubilee Orange

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Diamond Jubilee Orange is one of the Jubilee African marigold series. The plants grow to 24 inches tall and produce deep orange, dense, double flowers that can be up to four inches wide. A strong, heat-resistant bloomer, it produces a show in the garden.

  • Name: Diamond Jubilee Orange ( Tagetes erecta var. 'Diamond Jubilee Orange')
  • Mature Size: 24 inches
  • Bloom Time: Summer to early fall

Diamond Jubilee Yellow

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Diamond Jubilee Yellow produces bold yellow ball-shaped flowers at the ends of the 16-inch stems from early summer to mid-fall. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution making it a good choice for inner city environments.

  • Name: Diamond Jubilee Yellow ( Tagetes erecta var. 'Diamond Jubilee Yellow')
  • Flower Color: Bright yellow
  • Bloom Time: Early summer to mid fall

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As a dwarf French marigold, Janie Spry is an early-blooming choice for edging borders because it reaches only eight inches tall. The double carnation-like floors are red with fluffy deep yellow-orange centers. The foliage remains compact and deep green throughout the growing season.

  • Name: Janie Spry ( Tagetes patula var. 'Janie Spry')
  • Flower Color: Red with deep yellow-orange centers
  • Mature Size: 8 inches

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Lemon Gem is grown for both its flowers and foliage that when crushed is more aromatic than most other plants. The lemon-like smell can remain for an hour or more after touching the plant. It is often grown as a companion plant for tomatoes and other vegetables to ward off pests.

  • Name: Lemon Gem ( Tagetes tenuifolia var. 'Lemon Gem)
  • Flower Color: Deep yellow
  • Mature Size: 6-12 inches
  • Bloom Time: Early summer to late fall

Mexican Tarragon Tagetes lucida

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Mexican Tarragon, also called Mexican mint, Sweet Mace, or Yerba Anise, has small yellow composite flowers that appear profusely in late summer and early fall. Grown primarily for its anise-scented foliage, it pairs well in vegetable gardens with tomatoes or you can plant it in an herb garden, border front, or along a pathway or patio. The tender shoots are often used in Mexican cooking.

  • Name: Mexican Tarragon ( Tagetes lucida )
  • Hardiness Zones: 2a - 11b as annual, zone 8 and above as perennial
  • Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall

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Red Gem, often called a signet marigold, produces crimson blooms on compact mounds of finely divided lacy foliage. A favorite of beneficial pollinators, the plants add a lemony fragrance to beds, borders, and containers.

  • Name: Red Gem ( Tagetes tenuifolia var. 'Red Gem')
  • Flower Color: Crimson with golden yellow center

Red Marietta

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Red Marietta puts on a show all summer with bright two-inch red and orange flowers on the same medium-height plant. Perfect as a pest deterrent, it has a strong, spicy marigold scent.

  • Name: Red Marietta ( Tagetes patula var. 'Red Marietta')
  • Flower Color: Red and orange on the same plant
  • Mature Size: 12-18 inches

Safari Gold

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One of the French marigolds in the Safari Series, Safari Gold has extra-large deep gold blooms on compact plants. The blooms have flattened large lower petals that work their way up to ruffled centers and make excellent cut flowers.

  • Name: Safari Gold ( Tagetes patula var. 'Safari Gold')
  • Flower Color: Deep gold

Spanish Brocade

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If started from seed, Spanish Brocade is a quick-growing, dwarf French Marigold. The plants produce bi-colored red flowers with gold edges resembling the frills of a Flamenco dress.

  • Name: Spanish Brocade ( Tagetes patula var. 'Spanish Brocade')

Striped Marvel

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Looking like a superhero's costume, Striped Marvel produces a bloom with each petal divided by two red and one yellow stripes. One of the best marigolds for butterfly gardens, the striking blooms are two and one-half inches wide and reach a height of 10 to 24 inches.

  • Name: Striped Marvel ( Tagetes patula var. 'Striped Marvel')
  • Flower Color: Red and deep yellow striped petals
  • Mature Size: 10-24 inches

Tall Sierra Orange

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A standout in the garden, Tall Sierra Orange even performs well in poor soil as long as you keep the soil moist. Remove spent flowers to encourage dense growth and new flowers. Feed with a soluble fertilizer every two weeks for stronger plants.

  • Name: Tall Sierra Orange ( Tagetes erecta var. 'Tall Sierra Orange')
  • Mature Size: 28 inches

Tangerine Gem

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Tangerine Gem offers a summer of blooms and can be used in salads, teas, and to color food. With a flavor similar to tarragon, the flowers are more palatable if you remove the bitter, white base of the petal.

  • Name: Tangerine Gem ( Tagetes tenuifolia var. 'Tangerine Gem')

White Gold Max

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Combining the best attributes of the French and African marigolds, this vigorous hybrid produces large flowers on medium-height plants. White Gold Max produces large creamy white, double flowers with tightly packed petals.

  • Name: White Gold Max ( T. erecta x T. patula F1 hybrid 'White Gold Max')
  • Flower Color: Creamy white

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Yellow Boy is one of the most commonly sold French marigold cultivars. It features bold yellow pincushion flowers at the ends of the stems that are excellent cut flowers. The fragrant ferny leaves remain dark green throughout the season. A low-maintenance plant, dead-heading spent blooms will encourage more blooms.

  • Name: Yellow Boy ( Tagetes patula var. 'Yellow Boy')
  • Flower Color: Bright lemon yellow
  • Mature Size: 10 inches

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30 Types Of Marigolds You Should Be Growing

There are many types of marigolds that we think are necessities in the garden. Our list should inspire you to broaden your marigold horizons!

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Written by Sarah Jay Last updated: June 22, 2023 | 11 min read

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There are so many types of marigolds available to the home gardener, it may be hard to know where to start! People plant marigolds for many reasons. They’re great companions in the annual vegetable garden, as they attract beneficial insects. 

Not only are they perfect in the summer garden, but they are used all over the world for ceremonial and medicinal purposes. In Mexico, they are important for Dia de los Muertos floral arrangements. In India, they symbolize surrender to the divine and are employed in auspicious days in the Hindu pantheon. 

More than just beautiful flowers, marigolds are used in culinary arts. They have been valued for centuries as medicinal plants among indigenous peoples of Central America. They’re a premier plant in the production of natural yellow dye, and marigolds bloom in seasons typically viewed as interstitial points in the world’s seasons.   

You may wonder, which variety of marigold is best? What are the two types of marigolds? What kind of marigolds are good for gardening? Well, worry not because we’ll cover this, and 30 of the most stunning varieties of marigold out there.  

The 4 Major Types of Marigolds

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We are not talking about the pot marigold, or what is known botanically as Calendula officinalis . Instead, the focus is solely on marigolds in the Tagetes genus. It’s not that we don’t love and admire Calendula officinalis or any other plants deemed pot marigold, but to keep things simple, we’re honing in on the following 4 major types of marigolds. 

French Marigolds

What is the difference between marigolds and French marigolds? Because French types are marigold flowers, there’s little difference at all. All of the marigolds in the Tagetes patula species are included in this type. They are characterized by a smaller stature, and their yellow and orange flowers.

These flowers hail from Mexico and Guatemala, seemingly disregarding their name. However, it’s through the French colonial botanists that these marigolds have so many cultivars. When they’re not used as bedding plants in a flower bed, they are prized for their use in dyes and essential oils. 

African Marigolds

Also known as the Aztec marigold and sometimes called American marigolds, African types come from Mexico, in the states Michoacán, Veracruz, and Puebla. They are deemed ‘African’ because they first arrived in southern Europe from North African sources. All African types are from the species Tagetes erecta.  

Characteristics of these marigold flowers include their tendency for inflorescences to sit in a solitary fashion on slender stalks. Their colors range from yellow to red, and they are known to have been used by Pre-Hispanic peoples in various rituals. Today they are used ceremonially and in commercial and culinary settings. 

Signet Marigolds

The signet marigold is the common name for marigolds in the Tagetes tenuifolia species. Its origins also lie in Mexico, across the entire country. Today you’ll find naturalized signet marigold plants in Columbia, Peru, and parts of Central America. The most striking characteristic of signets is how they produce clusters of small single flowers. 

Common uses of signets involve their placement as companions in garden beds and in pest deterrence in general. They are some of the most common medicinally-valued marigold flowers and have been traditionally used to treat stomach and gastrointestinal ailments.  

Triploid Hybrids

A cross between the French marigold and African marigold, these hybrids are some of the most interesting types of marigolds out there. They have lots of different shapes and colors and tend to have a higher adaptability to different climates than their parent species. 

They work well in gardens that are subject to high summer heat. They also don’t set seed after their flowers fade, hence why they are called mule marigolds. Triploids do better in heavy rain periods than other marigold types as well.

Marigold Varieties

Crackerjack African marigolds

Now that we’ve covered the major types of marigolds, let’s discuss specific marigold varieties. We’ve gathered together a list of (count them!) 30 varieties for you to choose from. 

Crackerjack African Marigolds

The Crackerjack Mix Marigold seed packets we sell in our shop include a combination of yellow flowers and orange ones with double-petal arrangements. These plants produce large flowers on vegetation that reaches 2 to 3 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide at full maturity. They are suited to all USDA growing zones and bloom in summer lasting until the first frost.  

Kilimanjaro White African Marigolds

Kilimanjaro African marigold

With uncommonly cream-colored double flowers, Kilimanjaro marigolds are a cultivar that took 21 years to develop! The 2 ½ inch blooms are great for planting in flower beds and in cut flower arrangements. Their cultivation resulted in a sweeter aroma than other marigolds and a slightly bitter peppery flavor. Growers from all over North America have had success growing Kilimanjaro.   

Phyllis African Marigolds

This Botanical Interests variety was named by one of the company’s founders, Judy Seaborn. As it produces bright yellow flowers that remind her of times spent at the local nursery with her mother Phyllis, Judy named the variety after her. This African marigold has striking thin, clustered petals that give it a chrysanthemum look. The plants reach 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide.

Favorite Blend French Marigolds

If you want to try planting marigolds but you don’t know which to choose, there’s a great blend of multiple French marigold plants out there for you. This blend’s single-flower plants have blooms ranging from gold to yellow, red, and bicolor red. Sitting at a smaller stature of 10 to 12 inches, this blend is perfect for those new to marigold gardening.  

Lemon Drop French Marigolds

If you want a solid stand of the French marigold in your garden, and yellow is your preferred color, Lemon Drop will not disappoint. Even smaller than the blend we just discussed at 6 to 12 inches tall, the double yellow blooms of these compact plants practically dominate their dark green foliage. These marigolds are great for containers and small pots. 

Naughty Marietta French Marigolds

Naughty Marietta French marigold

These interesting garden marigolds have blooms that resemble tickseed, with dark maroon centers and yellow edges. The flower is said to resemble Jeanette Anna MacDonald, the star of the 1935 musical romance Naughty Marietta. The bushy plants of this cultivar bloom 2-inch flowers in summer that last until the first frost. It’s a great variety for those who want a striking French marigold in their garden.  

Red Metamorph French Marigolds

This French marigold variety has stark maroon blooms that sit atop sturdy stems. In warmer weather, the petals take on splashes of yellow, and when the weather cools the splashes metamorph and disappear! As a taller variety that stands 2 to 3 feet, employ these in vegetable gardens or along cottage garden borders.    

Gem Blend Signet Marigolds

Lemon Gem signet marigold

Maybe you’d like to fill your garden with the small single flowers of a signet variety, but you don’t know what to choose. This Gem Blend is perfect for you! Its flowers bloom in shades of red, yellow, and orange. One seed produces a bushy plant that is relatively short in stature, at about 12 inches tall. Plants that produce flowers that are red sometimes take on yellow tips too. 

Lemon Gem & Tangerine Gem Signet Marigolds

Tangerine Gem signet marigold

Similar to the last signet blend we touched on, Lemon and Tangerine gems provide two splashes of color in bright yellow and copper-orange. This particular pairing of gem plants loves full sun and dry soil in a rock garden. They are even smaller than the last gem blend, at 8 to 12 inches at fullest maturity. 

Mexican Tarragon Signet Marigolds

Mexican Tarragon signet marigold

Also known as Mexican mint marigold, this marigold has a striking spicy tarragon flavor that has been compared to anise in its leaves. Instead of hailing from one of the aforementioned species, Tagetes lucida is the botanical name for the Mexican marigold. I personally love to head to any nearby Mexican tarragon plant and snag a leaf to taste its rich flavor. This marigold deserves a spot in your herb garden and reaches 1 to 2 feet tall and roughly 13 inches wide.

Safari Scarlet French Marigolds

Safari Scarlet French marigold

Safari Scarlet blooms are great as cut flowers with golden-edged double blooms with red centers. Topping out at 10 inches tall, this dwarf variety is commonly used in edging, bedding, and even in containers around the garden. While some marigolds appreciate wet weather, these need well-draining soil. 

Inca Yellow Signet Marigolds

Inca Gold marigold

If you want golden seas of pom pom blooms, Inca Yellow is your marigold! These grow to 16 inches at full maturity and produce delicate fern-like foliage. Even though they are signets, which are typically smaller, the double blooms of this variety grow up to 4 inches across. Young plants tend to have much brighter yellow blooms that age into a golden orange. 

Mary Helen African Marigolds

Another bright gold variety, Mary Helen marigolds reach up to 3 feet tall and 1 foot wide. With a similar bloom to Inca Yellow, these pom pom flowers sit atop thick, leathery foliage. The flat blooms are very large and are perfect in edging, companion planting, and container placements. 

Discovery Yellow and Discovery Orange African Marigolds

Discovery Yellow marigold

If you like the idea of Inca Yellow or Mary Helen, but you need a dwarf variety, Discovery yellow is a great choice. At up to 10 inches tall with yellow pom blooms, Discovery is a great container plant, and even a companion plant that borders your vegetable garden. Even though the plant is smaller, the blooms still reach 2 ½ inches across. 

The orange version of this marigold is just like Discovery Yellow. Basically, every feature of this plant is the same: small stature (up to 10 inches), 2 ½ inch blooms, and pom pom-shaped double flowers. It has all the same prospects to offer your garden, including a slight variation in color, with orange as the feature. 

Sweet Cream African Marigolds

Sweet Cream marigold

This is one of those marigold types with more subtle hues than most. Called Sweet Cream due to the blooms’ light yellow, off-white shade, these plants grow anywhere from 14 to 18 inches tall. The large blooms open 3 inches wide but have no scent due to the intensive cultivation process needed to engineer them. They are also some of the more difficult marigolds to find.  

Mr. Majestic Double French Marigolds

Mr. Majestic marigold

Now that we’ve touched on more subtle colors let’s get back to pops of intensity that emit from the small blooms of Mr. Majestic. These plants dot the garden with variations of maroon and yellow flowers that have a pronounced stamen in their center. They are especially suited for blocking out those root-knot nematodes . For the stature of this French marigold, you can expect very large blooms at 2 inches wide.  

Nosento Lime Green African Marigolds

Another light yellow to light green variety of the African marigold, Nosento Lime Green is one of those types of marigolds that brings subtle hues to the garden. While the 3-inch blooms may not produce much scent, you will still have access to lemon-scented foliage that grows up to 3 feet tall. Nosento Lime marigold seeds are easy to find at popular seed distributors too!

Red Cherry French Marigolds

Red Cherry marigold

Now that we’ve covered several yellow and orange varieties let’s discuss one of the most vibrant French marigold varieties out there – Red Cherry! Not only do you get the benefit of dwarf plants that grow no more than 10 inches tall, but you also get lovely red double blooms with pronounced yellow centers. Spent blooms readily produce seed for the next season, too.

Give these vibrant flowers full sun and somewhat dry soil and this long-blooming marigold variety will put on a show from summer to the first frost. Red Cherry is a low-maintenance flower that’s great for set-it-and-forget-it gardeners.   

Strawberry Blonde French Marigolds

Strawberry Blonde marigold

If you want shades of pink, Strawberry Blonde is an excellent marigold for you. This dwarf marigold reaches 8 to 10 inches tall and has lovely blooms that change color with the seasons. Cooler weather encourages rich violet pinks, while warmer weather ushers in yellow hues. Perfect in any area you’d like to cultivate mounding marigolds, this one does best in moist soil and provides the garden with pastel sunset colors.   

Inca Primrose African Marigolds

Similar to Inca Signets, this large-flowered plant grows to a slightly smaller stature at 12 inches. The plant produces fewer blooms than Inca signet varieties but are much larger and open to 4 inches wide. Inca primroses are known for their heat tolerance and the sunny effect they bring to containers and garden beds. 

Tiger Eyes French Marigolds

Tiger Eyes marigolds

If interesting blooms are your go-to, Tiger Eyes is perfect. With fully double flowers with a chrysanthemum-like orange top on a more sparsely-petaled maroon base, these will surely bring a dash of uniqueness to the cultivation space. This heirloom reaches 12 inches tall and spreads just as wide. The stunning flowers reach about 2 inches across. 

Little Hero French Marigolds

Little Hero marigold

Another super dwarf member of the Tagetes patula species, Little Hero doesn’t get taller than 8 inches. The light yellow blooms pop in garden spaces amidst sparser-than-normal foliage, offering a sea of gold. This border plant can also adapt well to small containers, making it great for small-space gardeners and container gardeners alike. 

Irish Lace American Marigolds

This American marigold doesn’t actually come from one of the four species we discussed in the types section but is actually part of the Tagetes filifolia species. Composed of mostly needly, fern-like foliage, the flowers are incredibly small white specks that stipple their green masses. This marigold has a strong foliage scent and flavor that is commonly used in teas and food flavorings. 

Jedi African Marigolds

Want huge poms of orange majesty? Jedi has you covered. These giants grow to about 4 feet at full maturity, producing blooms that can open to 6 inches each! Contrary to the semi-unpleasant scent that African types can put off, these have a rich, citrusy smell. More for show and smell rather than use in food, these marigolds are great for back garden borders. 

Fireball French Marigolds

Fireball marigold

If you want a smaller plant and can’t decide between shades of orange, red, and everything in between, you should try to grow Fireball marigolds. Despite the small stature of the plant, which grows to 12 inches at most, the flowers are 2 ½ inches wide. Sow these alongside contrasting colors for a lovely pop of crimson-orange. 

Vanilla African Marigolds

Vanilla marigolds

While not as stunning as Lemon Gem, Vanilla contributes another subtle hint of yellow to the area it’s planted in. The buttery-yellow ball-shaped flowers grow on upright foliage that rises to 12 inches. Like other light yellow types, the flower is not as fragrant as the dark green leaves, emitting a sweet and anise-like fragrance.  

Southern Cone Marigolds

Southern Cone marigold

Southern Cone hails from the species Tagetes minuta. Another one of those marigolds that has dense foliage and sparse, white flowers, the plant originated in southern parts of South America but is now naturalized all over the world. It has commonly been used medicinally among Maya Quechua peoples, who sprinkle the herb in teas, cooking, and medicines. 

Even though it has tiny flowers, the plant branches up to 2 meters tall. Cultivate it as a prized herb in your cottage garden, and use its leaves to flavor foods and teas. The flowers are great as filler in cut flower arrangements too.    

F1 Zenith Marigolds

This is a triploid hybrid variety for those who can’t decide what color they want. The carnation-shaped flowers come in pops of orange and yellow. With a standard height of 14 inches, you’ll feel like you’re growing a somewhat traditional marigold. If you deadhead them in summer, you’ll get even more golden and bronze pops in fall, just in time for harvest celebrations.

Nema Control Marigolds

Specifically bred for their ability to control root-knot nematodes, Nema Control is also lovely above ground too! These small, yellow, pincushion-like flowers are best planted as a cover crop a season or two before planting your solanaceous crops that are prone to nematode infestations. They can also be planted among those crops for next season’s pest control. 

Golden Guardian Marigolds

This variety is highly similar in stature and color to Nema Control. They both grow up to 2 feet tall with small, 2-inch blooms. This particular variety has shown a 99% success rate of controlling nematodes over a 3-month span. The tiny blooms on upright stems are sure to bring a sense of joy and calm to your veggie garden! 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Which variety of marigold is best?

A: We certainly can’t decide! Check out this list above and use your garden to help you choose one of these lovely cultivars. 

Q: What are the two types of marigolds?

A: There are French marigolds and African marigolds, but there are also two other main types: signet and hybrid marigolds. We even cover a couple that don’t fall into these categories. 

Q: What is the difference between marigolds and French marigolds?

A: French ones typically bloom slightly longer than other marigolds. However, it really depends on which marigolds you’re comparing. 

Q: How many colors of marigolds are there?

A: There are varying shades of orange, yellow, and red, with some instances of white and green. There are also some flowers that display multiple colors.

Q: What type of marigolds keep bugs away?

A: At the end of this piece, we cover two cultivars specifically bred to control root-knot nematodes. Check out Nema Control and Golden Guardian marigolds.

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Masses of 2" flowers bloom early and profusely until frost.

'Safari Mix' is a French marigold variety with a scientific name of Tagetes patula. Large, double, dwarf French marigolds in yellow, scarlet, rare tangerine and yellow splashed with red. Showy in beds, borders and containers. Annual. This variety is an Flower that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Safari Mix is known for growing to a height of approximately 15.0 cm (that's 5.85 inches in imperial). Germination: 3 - 7 days at 75-80°F/24-27°C soil temp. Sow indoors in flats or pots April 1st. for mid June blooms. Sow seed about 1/4 in/6 mm deep, cover lightly with coarse vermiculite, or peat-lite mix, rather than soil. For best results use bottom heat (heating cables) and keep moist with tempered water, to maintain soil temp. Transplant into 3 in. pots about 25 days after seeding. Seed may also be sown in rows outdoors June 1st at soil temp. of 60°F/16°C. Transplant 3 weeks later 8 in./20 cm apart. Diseases: Soil fungi, Red spidermite. Low outdoor night temps. of 40°F/5°C may cause plants to turn purple and slow growth - plants should green up as temps. increase. Safari Mix French marigold is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

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Alternaria Blight

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These ascomycete fungi are found everywhere and are very important plant pathogens. Various species infect Brassicas, carrots, cucurbits, potatoes and tomatoes (Early Blight of potatoes is one of these species). They are most likely to appear in warm (up to 80 degrees F), humid conditions.

Symptoms of Alternaria Blight first appear on lower, shaded leaves and consist of small, round, yellow, brown or black spots, often with concentric rings. These spots slowly enlarge and join together and may eventually reach 3 inches in diameter. These infected areas may drop out and leave holes in the leaves, or the whole leaf may die and drop off (in extreme cases the whole plant may be defoliated). Flowers often drop off too and cankers may appear on older stems. Infected fruits may develop sunken, mold covered spots and drop off.

One of the commonest ways for plants to be infected with Alternaria blight is from contaminated seed. The spores on the surface of the seed get established on the germinating seedling, though symptoms commonly don't appear until it gets bigger.You can kill spores on seed by treating them with hot water (127 degrees F for 25 minutes) or a bleach solution  (1 part bleach to 10 parts water for 30 minutes).

The best way to deal with Alternaria Blight is to keep your plants well fed and watered , as healthy plants are rarely seriously affected. If any leaves show signs of infection, remove and destroy them. The spores overwinter on crop debris, so clean up the beds at the end of the summer to reduce sources of infection for the following year. Increase air circulation around plants by using a wide spacing (tomatoes should be staked) and by removing any tall weeds that could reduce air flow. Rotating crops annually can also help.

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Height:   10 inches

Spacing:   6 inches

Hardiness Zone:   (annual)

Other Names:   French Marigold

Group/Class:   Safari Series

Ornamental Features

Safari Yellow Marigold features bold yellow pincushion flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant ferny leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Safari Yellow Marigold is an herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant. Trim off the flower heads after they fade and die to encourage more blooms late into the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Safari Yellow Marigold is recommended for the following landscape applications;

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Planting & Growing

Safari Yellow Marigold will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 6 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. This fast-growing annual will normally live for one full growing season, needing replacement the following year.

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

Safari Yellow Marigold is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

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The Marigold Varieties You Might Want To Avoid Planting In Your Garden

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Marigolds are a wildly popular garden bloom. They're hardy, the bright yellow, orange, and red flowers provide much-needed drama, and there's some evidence to suggest they ward away certain insects. It's easy to think the benefits of planting marigolds in your garden outweigh the potential downsides. But what exactly are those downsides? All Tagetes species — that's the scientific name for marigolds — have the potential to cause skin irritation when brushed up against. The North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox notes "Contact Dermatitis" under "Problems" in their entry on the Tagetes species.

What's in the marigold that causes such awful skin irritations? Researchers have long known that the phototoxic thiophenes and sesquiterpene lactones are likely responsible for adverse dermatological reactions, at least in mammals. Experiments with guinea pigs, published in a 1995 issue of Contact Dermatitis , isolated a moderate to strong response from the marigold-derived butenylbithiophene in particular. A 2005 European Commission investigation into the allergic potential of Tagetes erecta, Tagetes minuta, and Tagetes patula extracts and oils declared them unsafe for use in topical cosmetics.

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If you have particularly sensitive family members you worry will wander through your garden beds, you might do well to avoid planting any Tagetes species. If you're less worried, you could get away with simply steering clear of the specific varieties worst for allergies. These include Tagetes tenuifolia (signet or lemon marigold), Tagetes erecta (African or Mexican marigold), Tagetes patula (French marigold), and Tagetes lucida (also known as Mexican marigold in the U.S. or sweet mace in the U.K.).

Tagetes minuta (another African marigold) features on the U.K.-based Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) list of potentially harmful garden plants as a skin irritant. If you really want to dig into the data, the RHS database features over 300 Tageta species with allergen information included. For example, Tagetes erecta gets a warning, while Tagetes patula (another French marigold) doesn't. The world of marigold naming is confusing. Gardeners and nurseries alike use the same common name for more than one cultivar. Those wishing to avoid allergy-inducing marigolds should refer to the scientific name when shopping for plants or seeds.

Precautions for gardeners

Articles on what you need to know before planting or picking marigolds rarely mention the importance of covering up. Wear gardening gloves, eye protection, socks and shoes or boots, pants, and long-sleeved shirts. Marigolds are generally safe for pets. However, if your pet has skin sensitivities, watch them closely when playing around these plants. An allergic reaction from plants — on human and furry family members — resembles a rosy rash that you can't help but scratch, sometimes with blisters or hives.

There are other species of plant in the United States that boast "marigold" as a common name, and it's important not to confuse them with Tagetes cultivars. Some, like the fiery marigold that's the subject of this article, are also potential allergens. The yellow marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) is a native herb with flowers that resemble buttercups. It grows wild in boggy areas, most everywhere but the lower south of the U.S., and is mildly toxic to the skin. The desert marigold (Baileya multiradiata), a yellow-flowered shrub indigenous to the southwestern U.S., is toxic only to goats and sheep. Pot marigolds (Calendula officinalis) look strikingly similar to marigolds of the Tagetes species — so much so that gardeners often confuse the two. Despite the likeness, pot marigolds are safe to touch.

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    Other Names: French Marigold. Group/Class: Safari Series. Ornamental Features. Safari Yellow Marigold features bold yellow pincushion flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant ferny leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. Landscape Attributes

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    The winner of several awards for their outsized blooms, the Safari Marigolds are a delight. Double-flowered and quick to mature, these French beauties arise on compact plants. And with this formula mix, you get 6 luscious colors in quantities you can really make a splash with. The flowers reach 2½ inches wide, with large, flattish base petals ...

  6. Safari Yellow Marigold

    Safari Yellow Marigold. $ 1.95. Add to Wishlist. Add to cart. Beautiful pale yellow double flowers are 2 inches across on 12-inch tall plants. Foliage is dark green and is a great contrast with the blooms. A stunning shade that mixes well with any color theme.

  7. Marigold Safari Yellow

    Marigold Seeds Safari Yellow. Unusual anemone flower form in scintillating yellow on bright green foliage. The colour seems to shine out in poor weather. These flowers can be planted in full sun, in pots, beds or borders. Height 25cm. Product Part Number: 67620. Pack Size: 100 Seeds.

  8. Safari Yellow Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Safari Yellow') at DeWayne's

    Safari Yellow Marigold will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 6 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. This fast-growing annual will normally live for one full growing ...

  9. Safari Yellow Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Safari Yellow') in Drums

    Safari Yellow Marigold features bold yellow pincushion flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant ferny leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. Landscape Attributes. Safari Yellow Marigold is an herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth.

  10. Tagetes erecta 'Safari Yellow'

    Tagetes erecta 'Safari Yellow': A broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage and yellow flowers in summer and fall. To grow well, it prefers sun and regular water. Grows best in well-drained, rich and average soil. In need of something heat tolerant? This may be a good option. CHARACTERISTICS Plant type: annual / biennial Plant family: #Asteraceae Foliage: deciduous green Mature ...

  11. Marigold Safari Yellow

    Marigold, French Type mare-E-gold Safari Series: The Safari Series Marigolds have extra-large blooms on compact plants that make a bold statement as the flattened large lower petals work their way up to ruffled centers. As a sun loving plant, you can depend on it to spruce up any garden with a lot of flower power. Safari Yellow: Safari Yellow Marigold features bold yellow pincushion flowers at ...

  12. Durango® Yellow French Marigold

    Durango® Yellow French Marigold - A great choice for season-long color in a mass planting. Skip to content Week 9 - February 29, 2024 800 879-BALL. Week 9 - 02/29/2024. 800 879-BALL. Product Search Order Online Site Search ...

  13. Safari Yellow Fire Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Safari Yellow Fire') in

    Find Safari Yellow Fire Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Safari Yellow Fire') in Orange County, CA California CA at Roger's Gardens (French Marigold) Skip to content Over 400 Rose Varietals Available Now - Explore Now

  14. Safari Yellow Fire French Marigold

    Safari Yellow Fire French Marigold . Marketing Information: Bench Card Download a Bench Card. Plant Details: Scientific Name: Tagetes patula Height: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm) Width: 12" (30cm) Exposure: Sun ... Yellow with red at the base of each petal.

  15. Tagawa Gardens Safari Yellow Fire Marigold

    Planting & Growing. Safari Yellow Fire Marigold will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 6 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. This fast-growing annual will normally live ...

  16. Tagetes patula 'Safari Tangerine' (French Marigold)

    Tagetes patula 'Safari Tangerine' (French Marigold) is a compact, bushy annual boasting large, bright tangerine-orange, carnation-like flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm). Blooming from late spring until frost, the showy blossoms generously cover the finely divided aromatic foliage.

  17. Safari Yellow Fire Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Safari Yellow Fire') in

    Other Names: French Marigold. Group/Class: Safari Series. Ornamental Features. Safari Yellow Fire Marigold features bold yellow pincushion flowers with red spots at the ends of the stems from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant ferny leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. Landscape ...

  18. 20 Types of Marigolds to Grow in Your Garden This Season

    One of the French marigolds in the Safari Series, Safari Gold has extra-large deep gold blooms on compact plants. ... Striped Marvel produces a bloom with each petal divided by two red and one yellow stripes. One of the best marigolds for butterfly gardens, the striking blooms are two and one-half inches wide and reach a height of 10 to 24 inches.

  19. Safari Yellow Fire Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Safari Yellow Fire') in

    Other Names: French Marigold. Group/Class: Safari Series. Ornamental Features. Safari Yellow Fire Marigold features bold yellow pincushion flowers with red spots at the ends of the stems from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant ferny leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. Landscape ...

  20. 30 Types Of Marigolds You Should Be Growing

    They're a premier plant in the production of natural yellow dye, and marigolds bloom in seasons typically viewed as interstitial points in the world's seasons. ... Safari Scarlet French marigold. Safari Scarlet blooms are great as cut flowers with golden-edged double blooms with red centers. Topping out at 10 inches tall, this dwarf variety ...

  21. Marigold: Safari Mix

    'Safari Mix' is a French marigold variety with a scientific name of Tagetes patula. ... Symptoms of Alternaria Blight first appear on lower, shaded leaves and consist of small, round, yellow, brown or black spots, often with concentric rings. These spots slowly enlarge and join together and may eventually reach 3 inches in diameter. These ...

  22. Safari Yellow Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Safari Yellow') in Denver

    Find Safari Yellow Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Safari Yellow') in Denver Centennial Littleton Aurora Parker Colorado CO at Tagawa Gardens (French Marigold) Skip to content. Today: 9:00am - 6:00pm Questions? 303-690-4722. Calendar. Shop. Shop. Cart. Lni-instagram-filled Facebook Youtube. Plants.

  23. The Marigold Varieties You Might Want To Avoid Planting In Your Garden

    The yellow marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) is a native herb with flowers that resemble buttercups. It grows wild in boggy areas, most everywhere but the lower south of the U.S., and is mildly toxic to the skin. The desert marigold (Baileya multiradiata), a yellow-flowered shrub indigenous to the southwestern U.S., is toxic only to goats and ...