Mexican marigolds

The botanical name of this plant is Tagetes minuta. Mexican Marigold is a perennial plant which is native to Mexico and Central America.

Known in Mexico as ‘the flower of the dead’, the Mexican marigold plays a key role in the annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. The blooms are used to decorate altars to the dead, known as ‘ofrendas’, with their bright orange colour and strong scent thought to help guide the spirits of the dead home. The flowers have played a role in rituals in Central America since Aztec times, with their Nahuatl name cempoalxóchitl meaning ‘twenty flowers’.

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Botanically it’s Tagetes lucida, so that puts it into the true marigold camp. It’s called Mexican mint marigold, and people from Mexico recognize it instantly. It’s also called French ...

Orange Marigold

Explore five soulful marigold varieties with Jojo Len—African, French, Signet, Mexican, and hybrid types. Learn how to grow them, what they symbolize, and how they bring brightness and healing to your slow-living garden. This is your poetic plant guide for courage, color, and joy. Perfect for: container gardens, herbal rituals, edible blooms, and companion planting. Tap to bloom 🌞🌿

Marigolds line sidewalks and flower beds across North America. They are popular among gardeners because of the ease with which they grow and their cheery yellow-orange hue. However common these annuals may be, many gardeners fail to realize that marigolds are actually poisonous.

The Marigold and Calendula are often mistaken as the same plants. Learn the difference between Marigolds and Calendulas.

Marigold – Cempasuchitl, the Aztec term for “marigolds,” – aroma helps lure a spirit back from the land of the dead on Dia de Los Muertos is also an ornamental flower with countless skin cosmetic benefits that are great for cooking and drinking! #marigold #marigolds #cempasuchitl #edibleflowers #cookingflowers | SweetLifeBake.com @SweetLifeBake

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Despite their common name, African marigold, also known as Aztec marigold, these classic garden annuals in the vibrant colors of the sunny palette are native

Deadhead marigolds to keep blooms fresh and thriving. Gently pinch off wilted flowers, and make room for new growth. This simple task not only keeps your garden lively but feels like giving each flower its moment to shine. Ever noticed how gardens mirror life? Little effort often leads to a burst of color. So, in your blooming journey, consider deadheading little acts of care. Won't it be wonderful to see the results?