African Marigold 'Hawaii' (Tagetes erecta) is a robust heirloom variety celebrated for its large, fluffy orange blooms and impressive stature, reaching up to 36 inches in height to create dramatic vertical elements and substantial presence in garden compositions. This cultivar's vibrant flowers transcend ornamental appeal, serving practical applications as natural dyes for both food and textiles, connecting gardeners to traditional dyeing practices and sustainable color sourcing. Beyond aesthetic and utilitarian value, 'Hawaii' marigolds play an important ecological role in sustainable gardening systems, helping control insect pests in vegetable plots through allelopathic properties and natural pest deterrence, making them invaluable companions in integrated pest management strategies. The plants thrive in full sun and well-draining soil, demonstrating exceptional heat and drought tolerance once established, and develop naturally full, rounded forms that require minimal intervention to maintain attractive architecture. 'Hawaii' marigolds perform exceptionally well in mixed borders, dedicated beds, and cutting gardens, where their substantial flowers provide extended vase life and reliable color for seasonal arrangements. The prolific flowering habit ensures continuous blooms from mid-season through frost, with flowers appearing approximately 90 days after planting. These annuals attract pollinators and support garden ecosystem health while contributing to landscape biodiversity. This 500-seed packet contains non-GMO, heirloom genetics selected for vigor and authentic character. Our seeds are sustainably produced, and our packaging is fully recyclable and climate-friendly, reflecting a commitment to responsible gardening stewardship.

Place your order now to start growing robust African Marigold ‘Hawaii’ heirloom blooms from these 500 Non-GMO seeds.

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This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

Freshly Packed: These marigold seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.