Marigold 'Lemon Gem' - Tagetes tenuifolia
b184 (Tagetes tenuifolia)
Fragrant signet marigold that bloom for several months. Bushy, growing up to 40cm high. The small, lemon-yellow flowers can be used to enhance desserts and drinks or added to potpourris.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | annual |
|---|---|
| Comment | edible |
| Tagetes tenuifolia | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 25 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 25 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.