Carol DM
There is an exception in my garden to the perennials and it is called the marigold. They are cheerful with their yellow and orange colors and so easy to grow. Most of my plants and flowers are perennials because they are much easier. You cut them back at the end of the season, then they pop back up in the spring. Most annuals have to be planted each year, which is why they are called annuals. I prefer the perennial so they will come back bigger and with more flowers the next season.
The marigold’s popularity comes from its ability to bloom all summer long. It also has a scent that supposedly drives away certain animal life from the gardens. And sometimes, like with our weather, they bloom into the fall. I still have a few blooming, these have raindrops scattered as well. I have mostly the yellow and orange blooms. I call them my rustic beauty.
Here are a few interesting facts about marigolds as well:
- The bright petals of signet marigolds add color and a spicy tang to salads and other summer dishes.
- The flower petals are sometimes cooked with rice to impart the color (but not the flavor) of saffron.
- ‘Mexican Mint’ (sometimes called Texas tarragon) is a sturdy little herb that can be substituted for French tarragon in cooking. This species has been long used in Latin America for tea as well as seasoning.
And now you know a little more about the marigolds.
Photos ©CarolDM
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Have you heard of the Marigold flower?
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Will you look for this flower to plant?
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They are lovely flowers that gives a bit of color in the garden. I made a flower bed near the roses in mine.
Thank you very much, I love these colors for the fall.
I had panted calendula, nasturtiums, and marigolds in the past. They also decorate our dinner salads. Birds love picking off the flower stems, too! :-/
Thank you for this marigold post! You’ve reemphasized my desire to plan on adding these beauties again.
Yes I have seen the birds picking off the stems and was surprised. You are welcome, thank you and welcome to the site!
They’re beautiful … I have them in the garden
Thanks and glad you enjoy them too.
I know Marigold and I have it in the garden
That is great so it is a world wide flower!
At this moment, my garden is full of marigolds. 🙂
That is great and good for you!
I love this kind of flower. I would suggest for my wife to look for flower. My wife has a mini garden of orchids and other ornamental plants.
She would love these as well and they would go great with her garden.
Yes, it could be. The problem we couldn’t get that kind of flower here in our place.
If it has smell it is same as our “amarillo” here.
It does smell but is a smaller bloom.
“The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.”
What s nice quote thank you.
If I planted, I would probably consider these….they are pretty. Thanks for the information!
Thanks Courtney these are very easy to grow.
I wouldn’t consider planting them yet even tho they’re beautiful and bright…
I shall focus on letting my current plants survive lol
Thanks for your honesty.
I love the photo very much,. made me feel cheerful.Soooo beautiful
Thanks LaJenna I am glad you smiled have a great day.
It is very good advice to plant marigolds. I do find them bright and cheerful and I would consider planting them.
Thank you for commenting Andrea. They are beautiful.