Bonanza Mix MarigoldTagetes patula A terrific French marigold for the border. This mix of yellow, gold red, and bicolor 2 inch crested flowers bloom on neat, uniform, 10 inch plants. One of the earlier flowering marigolds, it will create a color show for the entire summer. Very uniform blend of colors. Approximately 300 seeds per gram. Germination code: (1) or (4)

so mowing is optional unless you prefer a uniform

The sturdy plants reach 12–14 inches tall and 10–12 inches wide

Know when to plant

Yields 2–4 seeds per pod

Broadcast at a rate of 2 grams per 17 square feet or 1 ounce per 250 square feet

shade-tolerant annual and perennial varieties

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia)

or roasted

Dwarf Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris)

Melding the flavor

The vigorous indeterminate vines produce equally well in the field and the early spring greenhouse

Planting rate: 3–6 ounces per 1000 square feet