The Desert Marigold is very hardy annual or short-lived perennial. The stems of this plant are wooly (hairy!) which reflects light and provides UV protection. Desert Marigolds start blooming in March and bloom off and on until about November. The lemon yellow flowers make the blooming plants unforgettable. Desert Marigolds are found in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, the Mojave Desert, Chihuahuan Desert east to Texas. Plant these Desert Marigold Seeds and watch them grow from small seedlings into mature pallets of bold color! $1.55.