Yellow Supreme African Marigold is a towering heirloom cultivar of Tagetes erecta that reaches a full 30 inches tall, crowned with vibrant golden blooms from early summer through the first frost. Its large, densely petaled flowers emerge 56 to 70 days from seed and persist for months in warm weather, making it a reliable performer in full sun gardens across most growing zones. This variety combines the classic charm of heritage African marigolds with enough vigor and disease resistance to thrive in real garden conditions, standing up to heat, drought, and neglect once established.
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Full Sun
Moderate
9-11
30in H x 24in W
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A substantial, old-fashioned marigold that commands attention in the garden with its golden flowers and sturdy 30-inch stems. Yellow Supreme tolerates both drought and full sun extremes, refuses to quit from June through November, and naturally resists deer while attracting pollinators all season long. The seed sprouts reliably in 4 to 14 days indoors, and once established, these plants shrug off inconsistent watering without sacrificing bloom production.
Yellow Supreme African Marigold is grown primarily for its ornamental flowers, which can be used fresh in arrangements, dried for longer-lasting displays, or simply enjoyed massed in beds and borders. The blooms add bold color to garden scenes throughout the warm months.
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Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Sow thinly, just cover the seeds with soil, and maintain a temperature between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Seeds typically sprout in 4 to 14 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost, when soil has warmed. Space plants 2 inches apart to maximize air circulation.
Direct sow seeds at the last spring frost date, just covering them with soil.
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