Marigold – Yellow Supreme

Product Information for Yellow Supreme Marigold

• Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta
• Common Name: Yellow Supreme Marigold
• Family: Asteraceae
• Plant Type: Annual
• Origin: Native to Mexico and Central America
• Height: 30-36 inches (75-90 cm)
• Spread: 24-30 inches (60-75 cm)
• Bloom Time: Summer to Fall, lasting until frost
• Flower Color: Bright golden-yellow, fully double blooms
• Foliage: Green, deeply divided leaves with a dense texture

Growing and Care Instructions for Yellow Supreme Marigold

• Sowing Time: Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed​.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but tolerates average garden soil​.
• Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment, but it becomes drought-tolerant once mature​.
• Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for full development and air circulation.
• Pest Control: Naturally repels nematodes and other garden pests, reducing the need for chemical interventions​.
• Deadheading: Regularly remove spent blooms to prolong flowering and maintain a neat appearance
• Companion Planting: Excellent for planting near vegetables like tomatoes and peppers to ward off harmful insects