30 French Marigold Spring Mix Flower Seeds

• You will get 30 Seeds of French Marigold Spring Mix Flower Seeds.
• Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun.
• Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt.
• Life Cycle: Annual.
• Cultivating Difficulty: Easy.
• Watering: Medium.
• Our French marigold mix have a strong scent that a lot of bugs, including pesky mosquitoes, detest!!
• French marigold bloom almost constantly! These marigolds will literally bloom for months on end!
• French marigolds are great for hanging baskets, pots and as a bedding plant, and might have the added benefit of warding off mosquitoes and gnats in the landscape!
• The French Marigold is a rich source of nectar for the dwindling population of pollinators and beneficial insects.
• The French Marigold is most commonly used in Butterfly Gardens because it's reported to be highly effective in attracting Butterflies.
• Dried leaves and flowers are used medicinally in a lot of cultures. The whole herb is reported to be aromatic, diuretic, sedative and digestive. Always consult a Physician before consuming this plant and other Medicinal herbs.
• In warmer regions, it can be sown in the Fall and provide blooms in the Spring.
• The flavor of the French Marigold is very complementary to Cloves and Cinnamon.
• The flower petals are a rich source of antioxidants and used in Poultry feeds to give the yolks a rich color.
• Dies are extracted from the petals for coloring clothes and other things.
• The essential oil is harvested from the leaves and used in expensive perfumery.
• The oil of the French Marigold also has anti-fungal properties.
• The roots are beneficial in companion planting because they're said to be anti-Nematodal.
• These deer resistant, aromatic marigolds require well-drained soil. This can easily be achieved with the addition of some well made compost to your growing area. Some report that French Marigolds are very effective for repelling pesky Mosquitoes and Gnats. Plant this around the perimeter of the area you want to minimize Mosquitoes.
• These beautiful flowers, with their fern like foliage, and very distinctive flowers will be a great addition to your landscape or garden space!