Tagetes patula. Brocade Marigold seeds produce brilliant 5cm (2") wide flowers in gold to mahogany atop 30-38cm (12-15") plants. This is a medium height marigold that works well in large containers. Grow in full sun and deadhead regularly to enjoy flowers from May to heavy frost. The plants are drought resistant, so a good candidate 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 T. patula, which is native to the highlands of central Mexico. It's a very easy flower to grow from seed.
Annual
Details
Botanical Name
Tagetes patula
Common Name
Brocade Marigolds
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
15 inches
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Upright
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Yellow
- Orange
- Mohogany
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Spring to Fall
Moisture
Adaptable to Dry and Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Low
Deer Resistance
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