55 Days. Open pollinated. French variety. Lovely scarlet red 2" blooms on 12-15" tall and wide plants. Edible flowers are also excellent pest deterrents in the vegetable garden or flower border. Easy to grow, carefree plants that bloom early Summer until frost. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Direct sow in Spring or can be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting out. Prefers full to part sun, average to low moisture, and average to fertile soil. Deadhead to keep abundant blooming. Somewhat drought tolerant. Deer and rabbit resistant. Zones 1-10 tagetes patula
