🌶️ Signet Marigold 'Paprika' (Tagetes tenuifolia) - 50 Seeds | Fiery Edible Blooms, Citrus-Scented, Pollinator Favorite!

🔥 Spice Up Your Garden! Introducing Signet Marigold 'Paprika' (Tagetes tenuifolia), a showstopping variety that blazes with hundreds of vibrant, russet-orange blooms atop delicate, lemon-scented foliage. These edible flowers pack a mild, peppery zing - perfect for garnishing dishes, while their lacy leaves naturally repel pests. A must-have for edible landscapes and pollinator gardens!

Key Features & Benefits:

✔ Edible Spicy Blooms - Adds colorful kick to salads, soups & garnishes
✔ Aromatic Pest Control - Citrusy foliage deters whiteflies & nematodes
✔ Pollinator Magnet - Draws bees & beneficial insects all season
✔ Drought-Resistant - Thrives in heat with minimal watering
✔ Self-Cleaning - No deadheading needed for continuous blooms

Growing Guide:

🌱 Sowing Time:

• Direct sow after frost when soil reaches 65°F+

• Start indoors 4-6 weeks pre-frost for earlier flowers

☀️ Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

💧 Watering: Light; tolerates dry spells (water when soil is dry)

🌱 Soil Type: Well-draining, average fertility (pH 6.0-7.5)

🌿 Plant Size: 10-12" tall, 12-18" wide airy mounds

🍳 Culinary Idea: Sprinkle petals on deviled eggs or cornbread for color & flavor

Each packet contains 0.5 g of seeds which is about 50 seeds.

Tagetes tenuifolia