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QUEEN SOPHIA French Marigold 3" Flowers Pollinators Beneficial AAS WINNER Non-GMO 200 Seeds
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Dark orange petals rimmed in gold.
This 1979 All-America Selections winner has large, showy fully double blossoms with russet red petals and a delicate rim of gold on the edges.
Blooms early.
Queen Sophia, with its 2 1/2–3" blooms, continues to be a favorite around the world.
Attracts beneficial insects such as hoverflies.
Leaves of the plant are edible and are used as flavorful salad greens and garnish.
Also known as French marigold.
AAS winner.
Edible Flowers: Use the flowers to dress up salads and desserts or cooked in egg or rice dishes. Flavor is floral with hints of citrus and spice, and slightly bitter. Remove the petals from the flower base before consuming as the base can be quite bitter.
Grows Well in Containers
Great for : Beds, borders, mass plantings, containers, and window boxes. Edible flowers, cut flowers (tall varieties)
 
FAST FACTS
LATIN NAME: Tagetes patula
DAYS TO MATURITY:  60 Days
LIFE CYCLE: Annual
HYBRID STATUS: Open Pollinated
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 4-7 days at 75-80°F (24-27°C)
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT SPACING: 8-18". French Marigold: 8-12". Gem Marigold: 12". African Marigold: 12-18".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Flowers are fully open but still have tight centers.