African Marigold Seeds – Tall Double Bloom

Add brilliant color and lush texture to your garden with African Marigold Seeds, known in the U.S. as Tagetes erecta. These large, vibrant blooms stand tall above lush green foliage, creating a striking display in borders, beds, and containers. Valued for their long flowering season and resilience in warm climates, African Marigolds are easy to grow and maintain, making them a popular choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Their upright growth and abundant double blooms add visual interest to garden landscapes throughout the summer and into fall.

Features:

• Produces large, full double blooms

• Long-lasting color from summer through fall

• Tolerant of heat and dry conditions

• Ideal for borders, flower beds, and container gardens

• Easy to grow and maintain

Specifications:

• Common Name (U.S.): African Marigold

• Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta

• Plant Type: Annual

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy

• Height: 12–36 inches (30–90 cm) depending on variety

• Spread: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm)

• Bloom Color: Orange, yellow, and gold shades

• Seed Germination: 7–14 days

• Soil Type: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil

• Water Requirement: Moderate; avoid overwatering

• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 2–11 (grown as annual in most zones)

• Planting Season:

  • Zones 9–11: Late winter to early spring (February–April)

  • Zones 5–8: Spring (March–May) after frost risk has passed

  • Zones 2–4: Late spring to early summer (May–June)

• Bloom Season: Summer through early fall (June–October)

• Maintenance Level: Low; deadhead spent blooms for extended flowering