Everwilde Farms 500 Crackerjack African Marigold Flower Seeds, 100% GMO-free

Add some color and beauty to your garden with Everwilde Farms African Crackerjack Marigolds. Though native to Mexico and Central America, these flowers spread to North Africa with explorers and became popular in that area. Because of their beauty and their purifying effect, these blossoms are often kept in the households and temples of South Asia. Gardeners use this species as a companion plant in vegetable gardens, since it prevents disease and harmful pests. The genus name "Tagetes" comes from Tages, an ancient deity who sprang up from the ground. These African marigold flowers are 100 percent GMO-free.