Starfire Mix marigolds, along with their relatives of the Tagetes genus, are annual plants native to Mexico and Central America, popular for their delicate, tiny, single, golden-to-orange flowers, lacy foliage and dwarf habit. There are many reasons why marigolds are used widely as an old-fashioned bedding plant: They are hardy and easy to grow – a leading companion plant that repels pests, and their flowers and leaves have a superb citrusy flavour. Beyond being a common decorative plant, one of the most striking uses for the plant is in ‘Day of the Dead’ celebrations in Mexico, where they are called Flores de Muerto.  Details Open tab Latin name Tagetes tenuifolia Seeds 300 seeds Name Marigold Variety Starfire Mix Short description A brilliant, old-fashioned flower that enhances joy and life Plant size Height 30 cm Width 30 cm Container size Height 20 cm Width 20 cm Companion plant Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, melons.