African marigold provides mid to late summer through fall cut flowers and is invaluable for keeping insect pests away from veggie gardens while attracting beneficial ladybugs and hoverflies. It is also lovely in the mid-border with other summer annuals. It does best in moist, well-drained soils but will tolerate drier locales, perhaps at the expense of flowering. Provide some afternoon shade in hot summer areas. Pinch back when seedlings reach about 6" tall to encourage bushiness. Deadhead regularly for continued bloom.