Marigold (Signet) Lemon/Tangerine Gem
Tagetes tenuifolia
Annual. Bushy, dwarf, rock garden Tagetes tenuifolia marigolds, these are, indeed "little gems" for your garden. Incredibly profuse blooms on dense mounds of lacy, scented foliage. Petite, single lemon and tangerine blossoms not only have delicious names, they are edible! A delightful accent for beds, patio containers, and salads! Deer resistant.
Full sun. Blooms summer to fall frost
Height: 10" - 12" tall
Days to Emerge: 5 - 7
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 6" - 8"
Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 1 every 6" - 8"
When to sow outside: 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost.
When to start inside: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost.
Artist: Carolyn Crawford