Signet marigold varieties

Signet marigolds (Tagetes tenuifolia) are small, bushy plants. Clemson Cooperative Extension describes small single flowers in yellow, orange or rust red through summer. The table below compares every variety we list side by side.

Varieties
6
Height
1–2½ ft (25–76 cm)
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone
Form

6 Signet

Compare all 6 side by side

All 6 signet marigold varieties

A Lemon Gem marigold flower up close on the plant Lemon Gem Signet marigold with small lemon-yellow edible flowers on 10-18 inch mounds. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall10–18 in (25–46 cm)
A Lemon Star marigold flower up close on the plant Lemon Star Signet marigold, lemon-yellow flowers with a maroon central star on 10-18 inch mounds. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall10–18 in (25–46 cm)
A Paprika marigold flower up close on the plant Paprika Signet marigold, dime-sized deep red flowers edged gold on 10-12 inch mounds. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall10–12 in (25–30 cm)
A Red Gem marigold flower up close on the plant Red Gem Signet marigold with small single red edible flowers on compact mounds. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall10–18 in (25–46 cm)
A Starfire Mix marigold flower up close on the plant Starfire Mix Tall signet marigold mix, penny-sized red, orange and gold blooms for cutting. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–2½ ft (61–76 cm)
A Tangerine Gem marigold flower up close on the plant Tangerine Gem Signet marigold with small tangerine-orange edible flowers on 10-18 inch mounds. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall10–18 in (25–46 cm)

How to choose

  1. Check the Height column for edging and pots.

  2. Look at the Color column, which follows each seller's description.

  3. Plan for sun. Clemson Cooperative Extension calls for full sun and well-drained soil.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Lemon Gem Signet 10–18 in (25–46 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Lemon Star Signet 10–18 in (25–46 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Paprika Signet 10–12 in (25–30 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Red Gem Signet 10–18 in (25–46 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Starfire Mix Signet 2–2½ ft (61–76 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Tangerine Gem Signet 10–18 in (25–46 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun

Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

Frequently asked questions

When do signet marigolds flower?

Clemson Cooperative Extension says signet marigolds bloom through summer, and marigolds in general flower until a hard frost.

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