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✨ Signet Marigold 'Starfire' (Tagetes tenuifolia) – 50 Seeds | Dainty Edible Blooms, Citrus-Scented Foliage, Pollinator Magnet!
✨ Signet Marigold 'Starfire' (Tagetes tenuifolia) – 50 Seeds | Dainty Edible Blooms, Citrus-Scented Foliage, Pollinator Magnet!
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🌼 A Delicate Powerhouse! Signet Marigold 'Starfire' (Tagetes tenuifolia) enchants with hundreds of tiny, star-shaped golden blooms atop lacy, citrus-scented foliage. Unlike traditional marigolds, this airy variety offers edible flowers with a subtle, spicy flavor perfect for garnishes, salads, and teas. A must-have for herb gardens, borders, and pollinator patches!
Key Features & Benefits:
✔ Edible Flowers – Petals add zesty flavor to dishes (no bitterness!)
✔ Fragrant Foliage – Lemon-scented leaves naturally repel pests
✔ Pollinator Paradise – Draws bees, butterflies & beneficial insects
✔ Prolific Bloomer – Covered in 1" flowers from spring to frost
✔ Drought-Tolerant – Thrives in heat with minimal care
Growing Guide:
🌱 Sowing Time:
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Direct sow after last frost (soil temp 65°F+)
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Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost for earlier blooms
☀️ Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
💧 Watering: Light; tolerates dry spells once established
🌱 Soil Type: Well-draining, average to poor soil (pH 6.0-7.5)
✂️ Maintenance: Self-cleaning (no deadheading needed!)
🍽️ Culinary Tip: Use petals to brighten salads, desserts, or as a saffron substitute
Each packet contains 0.5 g of seeds which is about 50 seeds.
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