Signet marigold

There's a whole world of other, less commonly planted marigolds out there than the fancy French and big African marigolds. If you like a more simple, understated marigold, try the sweet little signet marigolds. They have small half-inch blooms atop lacy foliage. This type includes showy little delicacies such as 'Lemon Gem', 'Tangerine Gem', and 'Starfire'.

Light:

Sun

Plant Type:

Annual

Plant Height:

8-12 inches tall

Plant Width:

8-12 inches wide

Landscape Uses:

Containers,Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Flowers,Fragrant,Drought Tolerant,Deer Resistant,Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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Lemon Gem marigold

(Tagetes tenuifolia 'Lemon Gem') bears single golden-yellow blooms all summer long on 1-foot-tall plants.
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Red Gem marigold

(Tagetes tenuifolia 'Red Gem') bears single red-orange blooms all summer long on 1-foot-tall plants.
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Tangerine Gem marigold

(Tagetes tenuifolia 'Tangerine Gem') bears single orange-yellow blooms all summer long on 1-foot-tall plants.
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Garden Plans

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English Victorian Cottage Garden Plan
Planting Plans Inspired by the White House Kitchen Garden

Plant It With

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Cosmos

Combine with cosmos with signet marigolds for a cottage garden look.

Geranium

Pair signet marigold with geraniums for bold colors and a terrific contrast in textures.

Sweet potato vine

Bright little marigolds will really pop when planted with Blackie sweet potato vine.

Propagation

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Seed