French Marigold 'Petite Mix'
Tagetes patula
Price: $3.25
SKU: 10008241French Marigold 'Petite Mix' is a compact, dwarf variety that tops out at 8-10 inches tall. It blooms in warm shades of, yellow, gold, orange, and bi-color combos. The small, button-like double flowers bloom continuously through summer and fall, and the plants stay tidy enough for tight borders or containers.
Beyond looks, this variety earns its spot in a vegetable garden. The lacy leaves produce a compound called alpha-terthienyl, which deters nematodes, slugs, tomato hornworms, leafhoppers, bean beetles, mosquitoes, and whiteflies. Research shows intercropping with tomatoes, carrots, and brassicas can reduce nematodes, rust fly, root maggot, and early blight. Deer and rabbits tend to leave them alone.
Good companion plants include tomatoes, potatoes, bush beans, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, squash, eggplant, and kale. They also work as a cover crop and can be made into a pest spray.
As a cut flower, they hold up well in a bouquet and the mix gives you good color variety. They work in borders, mass plantings, planters, and vegetable beds.
Beyond looks, this variety earns its spot in a vegetable garden. The lacy leaves produce a compound called alpha-terthienyl, which deters nematodes, slugs, tomato hornworms, leafhoppers, bean beetles, mosquitoes, and whiteflies. Research shows intercropping with tomatoes, carrots, and brassicas can reduce nematodes, rust fly, root maggot, and early blight. Deer and rabbits tend to leave them alone.
Good companion plants include tomatoes, potatoes, bush beans, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, squash, eggplant, and kale. They also work as a cover crop and can be made into a pest spray.
As a cut flower, they hold up well in a bouquet and the mix gives you good color variety. They work in borders, mass plantings, planters, and vegetable beds.
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Color: Gold
Bloom Color: Orange
Bloom Color: Red
Plant Size (Height): 8-10
Growth Habit: Dwarf
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low
Blooming Season: Summer
Blooming Season: Fall
Wildlife Interactions: Attracts Bees
Wildlife Interactions: Attracts Butterflies
Wildlife Interactions: Attracts Hummingbirds
Wildlife Interactions: Rabbit-Resistant
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Bloom Color: Gold
Bloom Color: Orange
Bloom Color: Red
Plant Size (Height): 8-10
Growth Habit: Dwarf
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low
Blooming Season: Summer
Blooming Season: Fall
Wildlife Interactions: Attracts Bees
Wildlife Interactions: Attracts Butterflies
Wildlife Interactions: Attracts Hummingbirds
Wildlife Interactions: Rabbit-Resistant
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
For the earliest blooms, start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Otherwise, sow directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Seeds germinate in 7 to 21 days under full light. Plant 2–3 seeds ¼ inch deep and space them about 6 inches apart in well-drained, evenly moist soil in full sun.
Marigolds are relatively low-maintenance but require good air circulation and drainage to prevent disease. They may be susceptible to powdery mildew, root rot, leaf spots, and Botrytis in humid or poorly ventilated conditions. While marigolds generally have no serious pest issues, it's a good idea to check regularly for spider mites and thrips.
Marigolds are relatively low-maintenance but require good air circulation and drainage to prevent disease. They may be susceptible to powdery mildew, root rot, leaf spots, and Botrytis in humid or poorly ventilated conditions. While marigolds generally have no serious pest issues, it's a good idea to check regularly for spider mites and thrips.
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