- Signet
- Annual
- Red
- Single
Red Gem
Red Gem Signet Marigold
Annual signet marigold in red, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Small single red signet flowers held slightly above lacy foliage. Grown as an annual in every zone.
Cross-referenced · 3 sources
At a glance
- Flower form
- Signet Single
- Colors
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- Red
- Blooms
- Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 60 days from sowing
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 10–18 in (25–46 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 tenuifolia
In the garden
Our sources don't record pollinator visits or deer resistance for this variety.
Origin
Red Gem is an open-pollinated signet marigold; Territorial describes uniform plants under 1 foot covered with single small red blooms held above lacy foliage.
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked daily| Shop | Offer | Price | Pack | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Territorial Seed Company | Seeds | $3.45Checked Oct 14, 2026 | SEED / 1/4 gram | Check availability | |
| Johnny's Selected Seeds | Seeds | $5.65Checked Oct 14, 2026 | Pack size not listed | In stock |
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Questions
Is Red Gem hardy in my zone?
Red Gem 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 Red Gem need full sun?
Red Gem grows in full sun.
When does Red Gem bloom?
Red Gem blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 60 days from sowing.
Is Red Gem good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Red Gem as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
