I'm going to mix it up this time and feature an annual. It is Tagetes tenuifolia, also known as Signet Marigold. And it is a favorite of mine. I don't often see it in stores but you can find seeds easily.
While I am not a fan of the smell of marigolds, this one has a lemony scent I adore. The foliage is fine and ferny. Flowers are smaller than typical marigolds but equally vibrant in oranges and yellows.
They also can deter pests from veggie gardens, and they attract bees and butterflies. I am told they are edible but have yet to try them. I just love their wonderful scent!
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