(Tagetes patula) [Alan Kapuler. Named for plant pioneer Frances Huffman.] 93 days. Tidy 3-4 ft. tall plants are covered with dark red-purple single flowers with a dramatic gold rim around each petal. 8 in. stems make lovely bouquets.
 
Growing instructions: Annual. Germination: 70°F, 4-8 days. Full sun. Direct sow or transplant after last frost. Space 8-16” apart.
 
Packet: 0.4 g,  avg. 145 seeds