• African
  • Annual
  • Orange
  • Double

Discovery

Discovery Series · Discovery F1

Annual african marigold in orange and yellow, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Double pompom heads 2 to 3 inches across in orange and yellow. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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A Discovery marigold flower up close on the plant
A Discovery marigold flower up close on the plant

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Discovery marigold plants in bloom in a garden
Discovery marigold plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
African Double · 2–3 in (5–8 cm)
Colors
  • Orange
  • Yellow
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 77–84 days from sowing
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
8–10 in (20–25 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
Planted as
Seed Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost
Botanical name
Tagetes erecta

In the garden

Our sources don't record pollinator visits or deer resistance for this variety.

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Origin

Dwarf African marigold series sold by True Leaf Market in orange, yellow and a mix.

Sources

Where to buy

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    25 Seed Packet / Mix

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    $4.79Checked Oct 14, 2026

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  • A Discovery marigold flower up close on the plant
    A Discovery marigold flower up close on the plant
  • Discovery marigold plants in bloom in a garden
    Discovery marigold plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Discovery hardy in my zone?

Discovery is an annual: it flowers and sets seed in one season, so hardiness zone decides when to plant it, not whether it survives winter.

Does Discovery need full sun?

Discovery grows in full sun.

When does Discovery bloom?

Discovery blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 77–84 days from sowing.

Is Discovery good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Discovery as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

See also

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A Antigua marigold flower up close on the plant Antigua Compact F1 African marigold with 3-inch double blooms in yellow, gold and orange. AfricanEarly summerMedium height
A Cempasúchil marigold flower up close on the plant Cempasúchil Tall Mexican marigold with large deep orange to yellow blooms. AfricanEarly summerTall

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A Bonanza marigold flower up close on the plant Bonanza Compact French marigold series with double crested blooms on 6 to 10-inch plants. FrenchEarly summerCompact
A Petite marigold flower up close on the plant Petite Dwarf French marigold mix with double gold, orange and yellow blooms. FrenchEarly summerCompact
A Boy O Boy marigold flower up close on the plant Boy O Boy Dwarf crested French marigold mix on 8-inch plants. FrenchEarly summerCompact
A Climax marigold flower up close on the plant Climax Tall Burpee African marigold with 4 to 5 inch double blooms in yellow and orange. AfricanEarly summerTall

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