Queen Sophia Marigold
(Tagetes patula)
Rich and regal, Queen Sophia brings a touch of old-world elegance to the summer garden. Her blooms are a tapestry of deep mahogany and gold—ruffled, sun-warmed, and alive with visiting pollinators. This French heirloom has been cherished since the 1940s, loved as much for its beauty as its usefulness among vegetables, where it helps deter garden pests and invite the bees.
Details:
Days to Bloom: 70–80
Height: 10–12 inches
Type: Annual
Sun: Full sun
Sow: After danger of frost, directly in warm soil
Queen Sophia Marigold
(Tagetes patula)
Rich and regal, Queen Sophia brings a touch of old-world elegance to the summer garden. Her blooms are a tapestry of deep mahogany and gold—ruffled, sun-warmed, and alive with visiting pollinators. This French heirloom has been cherished since the 1940s, loved as much for its beauty as its usefulness among vegetables, where it helps deter garden pests and invite the bees.
Details:
Days to Bloom: 70–80
Height: 10–12 inches
Type: Annual
Sun: Full sun
Sow: After danger of frost, directly in warm soil
