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
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