African Daisy Cape Marigold
Dimorphotheca aurantiaca
Bright, attractive yellow and orange blossoms in abundance are an excellent drought-hardy choice for vivid color in your garden. Striking and dramatic, Cape Marigold is perfect as a cut flower. In mild climates, plant in fall for late winter to early spring bloom. Spring planting in cold winter climates results in summer to fall blooms; not recommended for coastal areas. Deer resistant.
Days to Emerge: 10 - 15 days
Seed Depth: 1/8"
Seed Spacing: 2 seeds every 8"
Thinning: When 1" to 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost for summer color, or late summer-fall in mild winter climates for winter color.
When to start inside: 4 weeks before average last frost.
Artist: Pat Fostvedt