• Marigold african smiles dense orange blooms massed together in a sunny garden border.
  • Person holding a bouquet of yellow Smiles Marigold flowers in a garden setting
  • Person holding a bouquet of yellow Smiles Marigold flowers in a garden setting
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African Marigold Seeds - Smiles

Fall-blooming plants bring cheer right as the garden begins to fade

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Tagetes erecta

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 36 inches

COLOR

  • Yellow

African Marigold Seeds - Smiles

Native to the warm climates of South and Central America (not Africa, believe it or not) Smiles Marigolds grow tall with large, bright yellow flowers, blooming in summer and fall. Marigolds are a common cultural symbol in Mexico, and are often included in Dia de los Muertos celebrations in the fall, when these blooms are at their peak!

  • • Annual; This marigold is sure to make you smile!
  • • Low maintenance and easy to grow
  • • Late season bloomer; Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 111 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 10,500 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Marigold Planting Guide to learn more.

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    African Marigold Seeds - Smiles FAQs

    Is Smiles African Marigold resistant to animals or disease?

    Smiles African Marigold is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 1.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    Was very excited to get these seeds. Loved the packaging. Planted them in great soil with plenty of water but no blooms.

    Paige S. 1/5 Verified

    African Marigold Seeds - Smiles

    Store owner replied: Hello, Paige Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We are sincerely sorry to hear that your African Marigold Seeds - Smiles did not grow as expected! We reached out previously, but wanted to make sure we gave ample opportunity to resolve this issue. Feel free to reach out by phone Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm Eastern time at 855-440-2929 or by email at service@edenbrothers.sbs. We'd love to hear from you!

    I wouldn’t recommend, I planted these in very good soil, lighting, and warmth as I have for marigolds in the past and one month later, 2 seeds germinated out of about 100 spread a good distance apart. I got a free seed pack of the same thing at the library and about 80% germinated.

    David 1/5 Verified

    African Marigold Seeds - Smiles

    Store owner replied: Hello, David Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We are sincerely sorry to hear that your African Marigold Seeds - Smiles did not grow as expected! We reached out previously, but wanted to make sure we gave ample opportunity to resolve this issue. Feel free to reach out by phone Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm Eastern time at 855-440-2929 or by email at service@edenbrothers.sbs. We'd love to hear from you!

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