Marigold - African (tall)
Marigold Seeds - African (tall)
(Tagetes)
Annual
50-80 days from seed to bloom time
Thrives in almost any soil, loves full sun
Pollinator Plant
Companion Plant to Vegetable Garden
Dye Plant
About: Marigold (African) are vibrant tall plants with huge orange-yellow flowers. They make a wonderful companion plant in the garden beside vegetables, to attract beneficial insects, deter pests and add biodiversity. Marigold flowers are edible and can be used for cakes and garnishes in salads. They are also commonly used as a natural dye plant to create sunny yellows and oranges for dying wool and fabrics, or in bundle dying process. We like to start indoors 6-8 weeks in advance of growing season, or plant directly after last frost.
Organically grown here at Swallowtail Farmstead.