Signet Marigold, Dwarf Marigold
Tagetestenuifolia 'Starfire Mixed'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Tagetes (TAG-e-teez)
Species: tenuifolia (ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
Cultivar: Starfire Mixed
Additional cultivar information: (aka Starfire Signet)

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Gold (yellow-orange)
Maroon/Burgundy
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored