DESCRIPTION
About- Beautiful bi-color French marigold with a pinwheel pattern of maroon and yellow petals. Great for adding interesting color and attracting pollinators to your garden.
When and Where to Plant- Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost, or direct sow once the soil has warmed. Select a sunny area with rich, well-draining soils.
Care and Harvest- Remove dead flowers to encourage re-blooming. Do not over water.
Type- Annual
Botanical Name- Tagetes erecta
Planting Depth- 1/4"
Days to Germination- 5-7
Plant Spacing- 6-8"
Height- 24"
Approximate Seeds per Pkt.- 50
Also known as harlequin. A fantastic heirloom curiosity originally from Mexico and tweaked by breeder Alan “Mushroom” Kapular to produce a unique array of blooms exhibiting a pinwheel of alternating maroon and yellow petals. Grows to 3’+ and has an extended blooming period. Makes a golden yellow plant dye.
