- French
- Annual
- Orange (estimated)
- Double (estimated)
Durango
Durango Outback Mix · Durango Tangerine
Annual french marigold in orange, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Crested French marigold blooms 2 to 2.5 inches across; Tangerine is bright orange and Outback Mix is a blend of colors. Grown as an annual in every zone.
Single source · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
At a glance
- Flower form
- French Double · 2 in (5–6 cm)
- Colors
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- Orange (estimated)
- Blooms
- Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 50 days from sowing
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 8–12 in (20–30 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
- Planted as
- Seed Sow indoors: 4–6 weeks before last frost
- Botanical name
- Tagetes patula
In the garden
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
French marigold series sold by Johnny's Selected Seeds as open-pollinated, with compact, highly branching plants.
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked daily| Shop | Offer | Price | Pack | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny's Selected Seeds | Seeds | $4.95Checked Oct 14, 2026 | Pack size not listed | In stock | |
| Harris Seeds | Seeds | $5.26Checked Oct 14, 2026 | RAW / 50 seeds / UNTREATED | Check availability |
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Questions
Is Durango hardy in my zone?
Durango 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 Durango need full sun?
Durango grows in full sun.
When does Durango bloom?
Durango blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 50 days from sowing.
Is Durango good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Durango as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

