Brocade Marigold

Tagetes patula: Brocade Marigold seeds produce brilliant 5cm (2") wide flowers in gold to mahogany atop 30-38cm (12-15") plants. A medium height Marigold that works well in large containers. To be grown in full sun and deadhead regularly to enjoy flowers from May to heavy frost. The plants are drought resistant and good for xeriscaping. The flower petals are edible, and can be dried and ground to use as a replacement for saffron. The essential oils of this Marigold have apparent anti-fungal properties, and have been used to fight fungal infections on plants. Brocade is a cultivar of  Tagetes patula which is native to the highlands of Central Mexico. Easy flower to grow from seeds. 

Annual.

Average seeds per gram: 356.