Crackerjack Marigold (Tagetes erecta) is a mix of 4" wide flowers of golds, yellows, tangerines and oranges that is sure to brighten any garden. The plants are sturdy and about 30-42" tall with an early bloom.  Deadhead oftern for continued blooming all season long. Use them in the garden at the heads of rows, use them in pots on your patio or in hanging baskets. Marigolds are often used to repel deer, soil nematodes and many other insect pests. Germination normally take 7-10 days when the soil temperature is 70 degrees.