FL4023A - Linnaeus Burning Embers
Tagetes patula. Linnaeus Burning Embers marigold is lovely in containers or scattered throughout the vegetable garden. It attracts beneficial insects while at the same time repelling pests. This historic heirloom flower has been grown in the Linnaeus Gardens in Uppsala, Sweden for many years, and is named after Carl Linnaeus, the father of Latin binomial species names. Start Linnaeus Burning Embers marigold seeds indoors, or direct sow around two weeks before the last frost date. Deadhead (remove spent flowers) regularly for a tidier look and to prolong the growing season. Height to 60-90cm (24-36").
Annual
- Annual
- Vivid, fiery blooms
- Deer resistant
- Great in containers
- Edible flower petals
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How To Grow
Marigolds are annual flowers that are easy to grow from seed and resilient. They can be grown in the garden, in containers, and they play a role in Companion Planting. Some even have edible flowers! Learn how to grow Marigolds from seed, and they will earn a place in your garden every year.
