I spotted this pretty marigold plant in the neighbourhood and found some great facts on them from wikipedia. I knew that it deters insects because of its scent, and learned that because of that it is planted with tomato, eggplant, chili peppers and potatoes. However it is not to be planted with legumes as the marigold has some antibacterial compound in its roots. The marigold is used for food colouring, items such as pasta, baked goods, mustard. Butterflies love them and they are pollinated by beetles.
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Marigolds are beautiful, I love mine, too! Hugs, Valerie
I love my marigolds as well as they are such a blooming star without special care! Didn't know that they are used as a dye for food- intersting!
Hugs Susi
Does it deter mother-in-law?
God bless.
they certainly are hardy and we always planted some in our garden for pests, they really have a peppery smell!!
Very funny Victor.
Very pretty and very useful flowers!
Marigolds do really well in my hot, humid summers.
I used to buy marigolds in pots, but they never lasted more than a month or so.
That’s fascinating. I need to plant a lot of these, not only very pretty but useful as a pest deterrent. Thanks Christine.
I planted quite a few marigolds in early summer. They seem to keep the bugs away from other plants. Such a dear little plant--LOVE your photo!
absolutely beautiful Christine, thanks by sharing!!
beautiful flowers
Great info! Thanks, Christine.
Beautiful flowers, and thanks for the additional info on them … appreciated.
All the best Jan
I didn't know about the legumes. Very cool info. Thanks, Christine!
Sure are pretty flowers and the marrigolds symbolize crulety,grief, and jealousy.
Coffee is on
Goodness, I knew about it being good to cast off the smell, but not the other things. :)
My husband used to plant a really tall variety of marigolds to line the center row in our garden to keep the critters out. We haven't had a vegetable garden in a few years.
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