FRENCH MARIGOLD 50 SEEDS BONITA MIX Pollinators Medicinal Deer Resistant Aroma * This Mexican native blooms profusely for months. It isn't until frost that the blooms taper off. * The French Marigold is a rich source of nectar for the dwindling population of pollinators and beneficial insects. * The French Marigold is most commonly used in Butterfly Gardens because of its attractance. * Dried leaves and flowers are used medicinally in a lot of cultures. * The flavor of the French Marigold is very complementary to Cloves and Cinnamon. * The flower petals are a rich source of antioxidants and used in Poultry feeds to give the yolks a rich color. * Dies are extracted from the petals for coloring clothes and other things. * The essential oil is harvested from the leaves and used in expensive perfumery. * The oil of the French Marigold also has anti-fungal properties. * The roots are beneficial in companion planting because they're said to be anti-nematodal. * These deer resistant, aromatic marigolds require well-drained soil. This can easily be achieved with the addition of some well made compost to your growing area. * These beautiful flowers, with their fern like foliage, and very distinctive flowers will be a great addition to your landscape or garden space! Culture Notes: Sunlight -Full/Part Shade Days to Germination-7-14 Planting Depth-1/4" Life Cycle-Annual Sowing-Indoors or Outdoors Days to Maturity-60