25 Jedi African Marigold Seeds - Tall Orange Blooms, Tagetes erecta

Jedi African Marigold is a tall, robust variety of Tagetes erecta known for its large, fully double orange blooms. These bold flowers rise on sturdy stems, making them a striking addition to garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens. The vibrant orange color and generous flower size bring warm, late-season color to any sunny landscape.

African marigolds are easy to grow from seed and are a favorite for gardeners seeking reliable, long-blooming annuals. The tall habit of the Jedi series makes it well-suited for background plantings or mass displays, where its bright blooms can be seen from a distance.

Plant Features

• Tall, upright growth habit
• Large, fully double orange blooms
• Long bloom season from summer to frost
• Excellent for beds, borders, and cut flowers
• Attracts pollinators to the garden

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; water regularly but avoid waterlogging
• Growth Habit: Upright, tall
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: Tall (typically 30-40 inches for Jedi series)
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, or directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep moist until germination. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin or transplant to the recommended spacing. African marigolds prefer full sun and well-drained soil; water at the base to keep foliage dry and reduce disease risk. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering.

What's Included

25 Jedi African Marigold seeds.