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Durango Red

Flower

Tagetes patula

Overview
Highly branching, uniform, robust plants. A great choice for garden beds and pots for its compact habit. Abundant 2-2 1/2" blooms. Bright red flowers are beautiful in late summer and fall gardens. Attracts beneficial insects such as hoverflies. Also known as French marigold. Edible Flowers: Use the flowers to dress up salads and desserts or cooked in egg or rice dishes. Flavor is floral with hints of citrus and spice, and slightly bitter. Remove the petals from the flower base before consuming as the base can be quite bitter.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost when soil is warm
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-draining soil. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot in poorly drained soil.