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Live flower plants are around 30-60+ days old and between 3" to 12" tall depending on species and are shipped in a pot.

 

Rich golden petals bordered with deep amber.

Queen Sophia, boasting 2 1/2–3" blossoms, remains a global favorite. Draws helpful insects like hoverflies. The plant's leaves are edible, used as tasty salad greens and garnishes. Also called French marigold. AAS Winner.

 

Edible Flowers-

Add the flowers to brighten salads and desserts or cook them in egg or rice dishes. Taste is floral with notes of citrus and spice, and a slight bitterness. Pluck the petals from the flower base before eating, as the base can be quite bitter.

Marigold Flower Plant

$3.50Price
Excluding Sales Tax
  • Species  -- Queen Sophia

    Species -- Red Gem

     

    Other Names -- French Marigold
    Color -- Mix of golden yellow and fiery sunburst
    Days to Maturity -- 63-77 days
    Hardiness Zone -- 2-11
    Plant Spacing --  6 inches
    Growth Habit -- 12 to 14 inches tall shrubby mound with a 4-6" spread of 2-3" semi-double blooms
    Soil Preference -- Average, evenly moist, well-drained
    Light Preference -- Full sun
    Taxonomy -- Tagetes patula
    Seed Type -- Annual

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