Marigold Seeds, Red Metamorph

ID: #595365

Description

In cooler weather, Red Metamorph's flowers are a deep burgundy, but when the weather warms, watch as splashes of yellow appear on the petals! Then when cooler weather comes back around, the blooms change back to solid burgundy. Beautiful as a garden hedge, this French marigold is stout and dense at about 2'-3' tall. French marigolds are edible, but with a very strong flavor similar to its pungent scent. Prolific bloomer attracts beneficial insects. Family: Asteraceae Type: French Marigold Native: Mexico Hardiness: Annual Exposure: Full sun Bloom Period: Summer to frost Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall Variety Info: 1 ½"–2" blooms are burgundy in cool weather, streaked with yellow in hot weather. Colors fade with age. Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Rabbit Resistant Images and plant information courtesy of www.botanicalinterests.com