• Close-up of a Dainty Marietta French Marigold with yellow petals and a red center.
  • Bush of Dainty Marietta marigolds with yellow border and red center.
  • Bush of Brocade mix marigold with orange, yellow, and red mixed flowers.
  • Close-up of a Dainty Marietta marigold flower with green leaves in the background.
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French Marigold Seeds (Dwarf) - Dainty Marietta

Low-growing, petite blooms attract beneficial insects

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Tagetes patula

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 10 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Dwarf
  • French

COLOR

  • Yellow

French Marigold Seeds - Dainty Marietta

A uniquely patterned Dwarf Marigold variety, French Dainty Marietta are low growing, perfect for borders, and offer bright yellow, single blooms with a bold red center on each petal.

French Marigolds are a popular companion planting for veggies as they are known to help repel harmful pests!

  • • Annual; Charming flowers that attract pollinators
  • • Great companion plant for vegetable gardens!
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 138 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 13,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Marigold Planting Guide to learn more.

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    French Marigold Seeds (Dwarf) - Dainty Marietta FAQs

    Is Dainty Marietta French Marigold resistant to animals or disease?

    Dainty Marietta French Marigold is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    It’s my first time planting these dwarf French Marigold and they are perfect! Lush green leaves with dainty yellow flowers. My neighbors love them more than regular marigold and I totally agree with her. Definitely a repeat!

    Gs 5/5 Verified

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