Marigolds

            I fell in love with marigolds about 7 years ago when I was working  as an independent contractor  at a flower shop in  Rancho Santa Fe. The season was  fall and we were using  a few varieties of the under rated flower  in cornucopias. We were mixing the marigolds  with bright pink flowers, and a lot of foliage and it was awesome. Bright pink the perfect complement color for the season. The fragrance of the Marigolds are unforgettable to me and a one of a kind sent! Whenever I smell them  it brings me back to the Fall days in Rancho Santa Fe making grand arrangements for home decor and holiday parties.

I saw some Marigolds the other day and felt that feeling again of my Rancho Santa Fe days, and wanted to share some information about this unique smelling flower. In Mexico marigolds are used in one of their Holidays called. Dia de los Muertos( Day of the Dead). Marigolds have been named  the official flower of  this celebration .

              

Marigolds were discovered in Central America in the 16th century, and then soon traveled to Europ

e and other areas, but according to Hindu Mythology Marigolds existed in India during the period of400bc and 8bc.There has been references about the special qualities and medicinal use in some writings. They have also been used for South Asian medicine for blood purification. Marigold species are still being tested by scientists for their health benefits..

Marigolds are self-reliant plants that have a good variety to choose from. They come in many colors and shapes. The colors that they come in are orange, yellow, crimson, mahogany, bicolors and white. Marigolds are a low maintenance flower that needs plenty of sun and moderate watering. Marigolds  have a robust sent, so they repel insects, but on rainy days, they can be visited by slugs. They are usually in season May thru October.

Marigolds are a fantastic flower, so buy some today and enjoy.

Have a great October.

Roslyn