Yellow marigold varieties

Yellow marigolds are the varieties sellers describe as yellow, lemon or gold. Clemson Cooperative Extension lists yellow among the colors of French, African and signet marigolds. The table below compares every variety we list side by side.

Varieties
30
Height
0½–4 ft (15–122 cm)
Hardiness
USDA zones 8–11
Form

14 French

10 African

4 Signet

1 Other

1 Triploid

Compare all 30 side by side

All 30 yellow marigold varieties

A Antigua marigold flower up close on the plant Antigua Compact F1 African marigold with 3-inch double blooms in yellow, gold and orange. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall10–16 in (25–41 cm)African
A Bonanza marigold flower up close on the plant Bonanza Compact French marigold series with double crested blooms on 6 to 10-inch plants. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall6–10 in (15–25 cm)French
A Boy O Boy marigold flower up close on the plant Boy O Boy Dwarf crested French marigold mix on 8-inch plants. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall8 in (20 cm)French
A Cempasúchil marigold flower up close on the plant Cempasúchil Tall Mexican marigold with large deep orange to yellow blooms. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) (estimated) African
A Climax marigold flower up close on the plant Climax Tall Burpee African marigold with 4 to 5 inch double blooms in yellow and orange. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall3 ft (91 cm)African
A Crackerjack marigold flower up close on the plant Crackerjack Tall African marigold mix with 4-inch double blooms in orange, gold and yellow. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–3 ft (61–91 cm)African
A Disco marigold flower up close on the plant Disco Dwarf French marigold mix with single 2-inch blooms in warm colors. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall8–10 in (20–25 cm)French
A Discovery marigold flower up close on the plant Discovery Dwarf African marigold with 2 to 3 inch double orange and yellow blooms. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall8–10 in (20–25 cm)African
A Inca II marigold flower up close on the plant Inca II Compact F1 African marigold with 4 to 5 inch double blooms in yellow, gold and orange. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall12–14 in (30–36 cm)African
A Janie marigold flower up close on the plant Janie Dwarf French marigold series with double 1 to 2-inch blooms on 8 to 10-inch plants. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall8–10 in (20–25 cm)French
Lady Upright African marigold with fully double bright yellow blooms. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 1½–2½ ft (46–76 cm) (estimated) African
A Lemon Drop marigold flower up close on the plant Lemon Drop Compact French marigold with 1-inch double lemon-yellow flowers, under 12 inches tall. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 6–12 in (15–30 cm) (estimated) French
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)Signet
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)Signet
A Mr. Majestic marigold flower up close on the plant Mr. Majestic Dwarf French marigold with single blooms striped mahogany and gold. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall9–12 in (23–30 cm)French
A Naughty Marietta marigold flower up close on the plant Naughty Marietta Short French marigold with single deep yellow blooms marked maroon. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 8–12 in (20–30 cm) (estimated) French
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)Signet
A Perfection marigold flower up close on the plant Perfection Mid-height F1 African marigold with 3.5-inch rounded yellow or orange blooms. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall14–16 in (36–41 cm)African
A Petite marigold flower up close on the plant Petite Dwarf French marigold mix with double gold, orange and yellow blooms. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall6–12 in (15–30 cm)French
A Queen Sophia marigold flower up close on the plant Queen Sophia French marigold with fully double mahogany-red blooms edged in gold. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall10–12 in (25–30 cm)French
A Red Cherry marigold flower up close on the plant Red Cherry Compact French marigold with deep red petals backed in yellow. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall6–10 in (15–25 cm)French
A Safari marigold flower up close on the plant Safari Dwarf French marigold mix about a foot tall in orange, scarlet, yellow and tangerine. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 12 in (30 cm) (estimated) French
A Sparky Mix marigold flower up close on the plant Sparky Mix Open-pollinated French marigold mix, double yellow to red flowers on 10-12 inch plants. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall10–12 in (25–30 cm)French
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)Signet
A Strawberry Blonde marigold flower up close on the plant Strawberry Blonde Dwarf French marigold with double blooms that shift from red to apricot and peach. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall8–10 in (20–25 cm)French
A Super Hero marigold flower up close on the plant Super Hero Dwarf French marigold mixture with densely double 2-inch blooms on 10 to 12-inch plants. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall10–12 in (25–30 cm)French
A Sweet Mace marigold flower up close on the plant Sweet Mace Tagetes lucida, tender perennial herb marigold with small yellow late-season flowers. Late summer, Fall (estimated) 1½–2½ ft (46–76 cm) (estimated) Other
A Taishan marigold flower up close on the plant Taishan Dwarf African marigold with 3 to 4 inch blooms in yellow, gold and orange. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall10–12 in (25–30 cm)African
A White Swan marigold flower up close on the plant White Swan Tall cut-flower African marigold with cream to pale yellow double blooms. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2½–3 ft (71–91 cm)African
A Zenith marigold flower up close on the plant Zenith F1 triploid marigold series, 2-3 inch double blooms on 12-15 inch plants. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) 12–15 in (30–38 cm)Triploid

How to choose

  1. Compare the Height column. Yellow is sold in every marigold group, from low edging plants to tall ones.

  2. Look at the Color column. Mixes and bicolors carry every color the seller names.

  3. Plan to deadhead. Clemson Cooperative Extension advises removing old flowers as they fade.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Antigua African 10–16 in (25–41 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Bonanza French 6–10 in (15–25 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Boy O Boy French 8 in (20 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Cempasúchil African 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) (estimated) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Climax African 3 ft (91 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Crackerjack African 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Disco French 8–10 in (20–25 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Discovery African 8–10 in (20–25 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Inca II African 12–14 in (30–36 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Janie French 8–10 in (20–25 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Lady African 1½–2½ ft (46–76 cm) (estimated) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Lemon Drop French 6–12 in (15–30 cm) (estimated) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
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
Mr. Majestic French 9–12 in (23–30 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Naughty Marietta French 8–12 in (20–30 cm) (estimated) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Paprika Signet 10–12 in (25–30 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Perfection African 14–16 in (36–41 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Petite French 6–12 in (15–30 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Queen Sophia French 10–12 in (25–30 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Red Cherry French 6–10 in (15–25 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Safari French 12 in (30 cm) (estimated) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Sparky Mix French 10–12 in (25–30 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
Strawberry Blonde French 8–10 in (20–25 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Super Hero French 10–12 in (25–30 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Sweet Mace Other 1½–2½ ft (46–76 cm) (estimated) 8–11 Late summer, Fall (estimated) Full sun, Part sun
Taishan African 10–12 in (25–30 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
White Swan African 2½–3 ft (71–91 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Zenith Triploid 12–15 in (30–38 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) Full sun

Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

Frequently asked questions

How long do marigolds flower?

Clemson Cooperative Extension says marigolds typically bloom from early summer to late fall, until a hard frost.

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