Marigold "Crackerjack" Tagetes erecta Marigold Crackerjack flowers are easy to grow and have huge carnation like flowers that bloom all summer long. They make great cut flowers and attract butterflies. Marigolds are one of the most popular garden flowers, and "Crackerjack" are the some of largest and showiest of them all. Type: Annua/Self Seeding Height: 24-36" tall Germination: 7-10 days depending on soil and Maturity: 80-90 days. Blooms from summer until frost. Blooms can reach up to 5" across. Full sun/Partial shade Water: Average/Well drained. Zones: 3-10 (In all regions of North America) Plant after last frost. Surface sow and cover seeds lightly. Thin to 12" apart. May require staking. Attracts Butterflies Drought tolerant Self Seeding Annual Great cut flowers Easy to grow Germination Tested: February 2011 Germ: 85% Country of Origin: USA. Seeds are weighed in excess of amount advertised and carefully packaged in glassine envelopes. Description labels and planting guides are on each packet. Seeds are sourced from reputable seed merchants or wildcrafted with environmental conciousness. The seeds are germination tested for freshness and reliability or labeled as not tested if I have not tested them to date. Seeds are kept in environmental conditions that promote seed life (Dark/Dry/Cool).