African Marigold Pale Yellow, almost White Flowers Non-GMO 50 Seeds PRODUCT DESCRIPTION About African Marigold Seeds - Moonlight Tagetes erecta SEED TYPE Open Pollinated Seed PLANT TYPE Double African Marigold Seeds - Moonlight In a unique pale yellow hue, this beautiful African Marigold variety is aptly named Moonlight. its large, double blooms softly glow with luminous color. Easy to establish from seed, this dwarf variety won't grow more than 14 inches tall, but these large blooms are far from puny! Pale yellow blooms will illuminate your summer garden Annual; Fragrant, unique blooms Large yellow blooms, great for cutting Prefers Full Sun Exposure FAST FACTS Season: Annual USDA Zones: 3 - 10 Height: 18 inches Bloom Season: Summer to fall Bloom Color: White Environment: Full sun Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 5.6 - 6.5 Deer Resistant: Yes House Plant: No Latin Name: Tagetes erecta PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS Temperature: 70 - 75F Average Germ Time: 5 - 20 days Light Required: Yes Depth: Press seed into soil and lightly cover Sowing Rate: 3 seeds per plant Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination Plant Spacing: 9 - 12 inches Care Maintenance: Marigold PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: MARIGOLDS WHEN TO PLANT MARIGOLD SEEDS: Direct sow Marigold seeds after all threat of frost has passed - it's recommended that you wait approximately 1-2 weeks after the final frost date. Marigolds can also be sown indoors approximately 50-60 days before your final frost. WHERE TO PLANT MARIGOLD SEEDS: Marigolds are tolerant of most types of soil, and enjoy warm, Full Sun conditions. Marigolds do best in rich, well draining soil that remains moist, though once established can be somewhat drought tolerant as well. If planted in cool, or moist locations, Marigolds are susceptible to powdery mildew. HOW TO PLANT MARIGOLD SEEDS: Sow Marigold seeds directly onto the surface of the soil and firmly compress. Don't cover your seeds, as Marigolds require sunlight in order to germinate. HOW TO CARE FOR MARIGOLDS: Once planted, Marigolds require very little by way of care. Typically, you only need to water manually if the soil has gotten dry or dusty to the touch, or if it's been more than 2 weeks since any sort of natural rainfall. You can increase your blooms significantly by deadheading your spent blooms. Dried, spent blooms can be stored in a dry, cool location that gets minimal exposure to sunlight, and if planted, the seeds in the seed heads can produce additional marigolds the following year.