Marigold, Gem
Tagetes patula
Annual
Full Sun
Blooms Summer to Fall
8-12” Tall
Plant 10-12” apart
 
Gem is a lovely variety of marigold with lots of small flowers and long bloom times. It is especially attractive to beneficial insects like butterflies, hoverflies, ladybugs, and parasitic wasps. The leaves and flowers are edible and make great additions to salads.