White marigold varieties

White marigolds are the varieties sellers describe as white, cream or vanilla. The table below compares every variety we list side by side.

Varieties
6
Height
1–2½ ft (30–76 cm)
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone
Form

5 African

1 Other

Compare all 6 side by side

All 6 white marigold varieties

A Eskimo marigold flower up close on the plant Eskimo Compact white African marigold with fully double creamy white flowers, 12 to 18 inches. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall12–18 in (30–46 cm)African
A French Vanilla marigold flower up close on the plant French Vanilla White African marigold with rounded 3-inch flowers that age from vanilla white to yellow. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 12–16 in (30–41 cm) (estimated) African
A Dropshot Irish Lace marigold flower up close on the plant Dropshot Irish Lace Tagetes filifolia herb marigold, 14 inch mounds of fine lacy foliage. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) 14 in (36 cm)Other
A Kilimanjaro White marigold flower up close on the plant Kilimanjaro White White African marigold with 3-inch fully double creamy white blooms. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)African
A Sugar & Spice White marigold flower up close on the plant Sugar & Spice White African marigold with 3-inch cream blooms fading to white with pink flecks. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2½ ft (76 cm)African
A Vanilla marigold flower up close on the plant Vanilla F1 African marigold with fully double creamy white blooms on 16-inch plants. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall16 in (41 cm)African

How to choose

  1. Look at the Color column. Sellers use white for tones close to cream, so check each record.

  2. Compare the Height column before placing them in a bed.

  3. Check Days to bloom. Clemson Cooperative Extension puts African marigold flowering from midsummer to frost.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Dropshot Irish Lace Other 14 in (36 cm) 1–13 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) (estimated) Full sun
Eskimo African 12–18 in (30–46 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
French Vanilla African 12–16 in (30–41 cm) (estimated) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Kilimanjaro White African 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 3–10 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Sugar & Spice White African 2½ ft (76 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Vanilla African 16 in (41 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun

Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

Frequently asked questions

Are white marigolds grown like other marigolds?

Yes. Clemson Cooperative Extension gives the same needs for all marigolds: full sun, 6 or more hours a day, and well-drained soil.

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