French Marigold, Red Metamorph

(Tagetes patula) 75-85 days [Bred by Alan Kapuler, named for the alien shapeshifters in Robert Silverberg’s Majipoor novels.] In cooler weather, the flowers are a deep ruby color, but in warm weather splashes of orange appear as well! 2-3 ft. plants make a nice, compact annual hedge. Pkt (0.5 g, ~155 seeds).

How to Grow: Annual. Germination: 70°F, 4-8 days. Full sun. Direct sow or transplant after last frost. Space 8-16” apart.