French Marigolds are compact bushy annuals from Mexico and the flowers come in various combinations of reds, oranges, and yellows. They need sun to partial sun in well-drained dry to moist soil. They will bloom the season-long if kept deadheaded of spent blooms. They are drought tolerant once established. The flowers and foliage have an aroma and have been used to deter insects in the garden.
 
Great for beds, containers, or as an edging plant. They will attract pollinators to the garden. If planted in with the vegetables, chop up the plants and work into the soil once they are killed by frost to help deter nematodes.