• 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.

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

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Durango marigold plants in bloom in a garden
Durango marigold plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
French Double · 2 in (5–6 cm)
Colors
  • 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)

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Origin

French marigold series sold by Johnny's Selected Seeds as open-pollinated, with compact, highly branching plants.

Sources

Where to buy

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    $4.95Checked Oct 14, 2026
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    $5.26Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

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

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.