- French
- Annual
- Yellow
- Single
Naughty Marietta
Annual french marigold in yellow and burgundy, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Single blooms 1.5 to 2 inches across, deep yellow with maroon markings. Grown as an annual in every zone.
Single source · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
At a glance
- Flower form
- French Single · 2 in (4–5 cm)
- Colors
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- Yellow
- Burgundy
- Blooms
- Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 8–12 in (20–30 cm) (estimated)
- 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
- Butterflies
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
- All-America Selections winner
Origin
Botanical Interests lists it as a 1947 All-America Selections winner, named after the starlet on the poster of the 1935 film Naughty Marietta.
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked daily| Shop | Offer | Price | Pack | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Interests | Seeds | $2.69Checked Oct 14, 2026 | Pack size not listed | Check availability | |
| Select Seeds | Seeds | $3.55Checked Oct 14, 2026 | Pack size not listed | Check availability |
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Questions
Is Naughty Marietta hardy in my zone?
Naughty Marietta 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 Naughty Marietta need full sun?
Naughty Marietta grows in full sun.
When does Naughty Marietta bloom?
Naughty Marietta blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall.
Is Naughty Marietta good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Naughty Marietta as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
