Lemon Star
Marigold Seed
Product ID: 1979
Unique, bicolor Gem-type marigold.
Hundreds of petite flowers cover neat, low mounds of lacy foliage with a citrusy scent. ¾-1¼" flowers are lemon yellow with a maroon star-shaped pattern in the center. Long-blooming for beds, borders and containers.
Ht. 12–18". Avg. 39,300 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Ht. 12–18". Avg. 39,300 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
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DAYS TO GERMINATION: 4-7 days at 75-80°F (24-27°C)
SOWING: Transplant (recommended) - Sow into 72-cell flat or preferred seedling container, 4-6 weeks before last frost, lightly covering seed. Harden off and transplant out after last frost. For flowering in packs, sow 8 weeks before desired bloom time. Direct seed - After last frost, sow 1/4" deep. Pinching encourages branching. NOTES: High temperatures can cause plants to stall, and temporarily decline in growth and bloom. Deadhead regularly to increase blooms.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: Varies.
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.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Average soil. Feed moderately. pH: 6.0-7.5 preferred.
USES: Beds, borders, mass plantings, containers, and window boxes. Edible flowers, cut flowers (tall varieties).
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Tagetes spp.
SOWING: Transplant (recommended) - Sow into 72-cell flat or preferred seedling container, 4-6 weeks before last frost, lightly covering seed. Harden off and transplant out after last frost. For flowering in packs, sow 8 weeks before desired bloom time. Direct seed - After last frost, sow 1/4" deep. Pinching encourages branching. NOTES: High temperatures can cause plants to stall, and temporarily decline in growth and bloom. Deadhead regularly to increase blooms.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: Varies.
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.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Average soil. Feed moderately. pH: 6.0-7.5 preferred.
USES: Beds, borders, mass plantings, containers, and window boxes. Edible flowers, cut flowers (tall varieties).
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Tagetes spp.
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Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Tagetes tenuifolia
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Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date. -
60 Days
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Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature). -
Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Fragrant
- Variety is highly fragrant.
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Grows Well in Containers
- Variety does well when grown in a container.
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Edible Flowers
- Variety's flowers may be consumed.
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Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Variety attracts and supports pollinators and/or insects that prey on garden pests.
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