Carol DM
Marigold grows in my garden, as you see above. It is a colorful bloom to have and I always prefer different varieties and colors for the deck garden.
Sharing a few trivia facts about this lovely flower:
Throughout the history, marigold flowers have been used for cosmetics, foods, fabric dry and medicinal herbs in ancient Indian, Middle Eastern, Roman and Greek cultures.
Marigolds are native to North and South America, but some species have become naturalized around the world.
There are 56 species of marigolds.
This flower carries meanings like:
• Despair and grief over the loss of love• The beauty and warmth of the rising sun• Creativity and the drive to succeed• Promoting cheer and good relations in a relationship
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Marigold is a versatile plant for it lives well in different kinds of soils.
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Marigold is a versatile plant for it lives well in different kinds of soils.
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The famous cultivars of marigolds include ‘Pink Surprise’, ‘Indian Prince’, ‘Jane Harmony’, ‘Lemon’ and ‘Sun Glow’.
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The famous cultivars of marigolds include ‘Pink Surprise’, ‘Indian Prince’, ‘Jane Harmony’, ‘Lemon’ and ‘Sun Glow’.
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The edible types of marigold are the pot marigold florets. The bright color will increase the appetite of the people.
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I remember these flowers growing up. They were quite commonly grown in the gardens of the Indian community in South Africa. Marigolds are indigenous to India and were brought over by our Indian ancestors who emigrated to Africa for work opportunities.
Many of us mix cultured people especially in East SA are partly of Indian descent.
In folk medicine, the entire aboveground part is used – flowers, stems and leaves. However, it should be picked in strong sunlight, because then its healing power is greatest. It can also be used fresh, straight from the garden, as long as it has not been scalded by frost
as always I have stopped by for my daily flower lesson. THank you.
Did not know a lot of this. Marigolds are amazing flowers!
You are welcome Doc, always searching for something different to share. They are also used as a border around gardens. They have a slight smell that deer and other animals do not like.
well in baseball terms, Home run!
I never knew any of that.
Glad you stopped by and learned. 😉
We plant marigolds along the streets. They also serve as an insect repellents. We plant them to enclose our garden.
Yes and many have them in the gardens to keep deer and other animals away.
Besides the other qualities you mention above, they are amazing bug repellants.
Yes they are, many have them in the gardens to keep deer and other animals away.
Beautiful photos and very interesting facts, most were new to me. The different kinds have such lovely names.
I always try to have these in my garden. I would love to get different varieties.
Marigold is a truly versatile plant. I have it in the garden.
Yes it is and this poll did not turn out correctly. Enjoy your day!