'Shades of Gold Mix' Marigold

Tagetes erecta Origin: Mexico Improvement status: Breeding population Seeds per packet: ~25 Germination tested 12/2024: 96% Life cycle: Annual Our source for these seeds, Wild Garden Seeds, says this about 'Shades of Gold Mix': "Monstrous plants (up to 5 ft) that produce large doubled flowers up to 3” across. Blooms range from limey to lemony yellow, to bold gold and deep orange. Dye produced from fresh or dried flowers produce a spectrum of yellow and orange hues. The large flowers make gorgeous dried garlands that will keep your home cheery through the winter months."This Mexican marigold species, which is sometimes erroneously referred to as "African Marigold," is also called cempasúchil, cempazúchitl, or Aztec marigold. Like the related Tagetes lucida (which we are also selling under the name "pericon"), this marigold is closely associated with Mexican Day of the Dead ceremonies. There are also reports of its use in shamanic rituals. It is sometimes used as a flavoring, and a natu