French Brocade Marigold Seeds
The classic
French Brocade Marigold continuously blooms with a prolific show of golden yellow, burnt orange, and red flowers.
The compact growing habit and insect-repellent properties of the
French Brocade Marigold makes them a great choice for edging flower beds or vegetable gardens.
The common name for the
"tegates" genus of flower is
"marigold" which comes from
Mary's Gold", a name that was, at one time, exclusively applied to
Calendula
Marigold have a strong, musky scent which cause them to deter common insect pests, including nematodes. It is for this reason that
marigold are considered great companion plants for tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, potatoes and tobacco plants.
The
tegates genus of flowers originated in North and South America but are now naturalized around the world.
Organically grown in Colorado
Also available:
Calendula Seeds
Chives Seeds
Herbal Honey
