Yes, we are talking about the world famous Tagetes. Everyone around the world loves Marigold. 🙂 The beautiful yellow – orange flowers just make your day bright and vibrant.
Marigolds often crop up on there own making them at times fall into the weed category. My garden has had repetitive intrusions by marigold in numerous pots. Yet I love them a lot. 😀 😀
Marigolds are very easy to grow and maintain. They can be propagated from seeds or you can buy a small plant from the nursery.
They are available in both annual and perennial varieties is what Wikipedia says though I have seen only annual ones. So you can grow different colors/species/variety every year.
We here in India, use them a lot in garlands and for decoration.
I have read that they have many culinary uses as well. No personal experience though.
Insects and pests get attracted a lot to these bright flowers. I understand that you may see this as a drawback but it is also one of the greatest advantage of this plant. You can use this plant in your vegetable garden as a trap crop. It means if you place this plant in your vegetable garden, there is a high possibility that the pests will attack this plant and your vegetables would be safe. 🙂
Also, Butterflies get attracted to them a lot.
Make sure your plant receives ample sunlight and compost. Since these are annuals you can add generous of compost while potting and once after 2-3 months should be sufficient. Add more compost only when there is a pest attack.
Happy Gardening 🙂
Reema's Garden 
Wonderful flower Reema
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Thank You Ben 🙂
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I love marigolds. Here in the U.S. we plant them to repel mosquitoes.
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Oh Wow..!! How effective has it been in repelling mosquitoes?? I have read a lot about it .. but never experienced it myself.
Thank You for stopping by and commenting 🙂
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Marigolds do help repel mosquitoes in small areas. We have a small deck on the back of the house, and I plant marigolds in pots and keep them on the deck.
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These have been a favorite of mine since I was little and I remember asking my mom about a million times what they were called cause I could never remember haha beautiful blooms!
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That’s so sweet of you!!
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I’ve been collecting the seeds of our dried marigolds to sow next spring. I’m enjoying this helpful floral series. Thanks Reema.
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Thank You Mei 🙂 Thanks a lot 🙂
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Its my favourite flower, thanks for the tips and the infos.
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Thank You Jyotirmoy 🙂 🙂
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This flower had always intrigued me…the dense intricate design makes me marvel at the nature! Apart from insects i also found myself attracted to it always 😛
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Hehehehe…. You Just made my day 🙂 🙂 🙂 Thank You Sifar 🙂
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