Kilimanjaro White Marigold Seeds

Mt Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world, and we think this flower is just as singular. It took over 50 years and the efforts of thousands of gardeners to breed a truly white Marigold. Here she is- and oh boy was she worth the wait.

Marigolds are used in sacred ceremonies the world round, found on alters from Mexico to India. If their holy lineage isn't enough to encourage you to tuck a few of these plants into your garden, Marigolds are also edible (you can eat the blossoms and the ferny foliage), and they are natural pest deterrents.

Includes 25 seeds

Plant Info

Botanical Name	Tagetes erecta
Height	1-2 ft when full grown
Spacing	9-12" between plants
Light	Full sun or part shade
Zone	Grows everywhere in the USA (annual, zones 2-11)
Kids & Pets & Deer	Edible, and Deer Resistant
Climate	Heat-loving
Water	Drought tolerant
Indoor & Pots	Grows well in containers outside

Growing Info

How to Plant	Stick in the dirt 1/4" deep, 2" apart. Water gently & regularly as seedlings emerge over the next 2 weeks. Once babies are 2” tall, pluck so there's just one per 12"
Where to Plant	Find a place that gets mostly sun, good soil is not important to this one
When to Plant	Directly into the garden after the threat of frost has passed, or start inside 6 weeks earlier
When to Expect Blooms	All summer!
Care Instructions	Water regularly during dry spells, and pick the flowers regularly (Bring the flowers in! Make bouquets! Have fun!) to encourage more blooms
Extra Credit	Marigolds help keep bad bugs away with their scent - plant amongst your other flowers to protect them