Tagetes erecta, the Aztec marigold, Mexican marigold, big marigold, cempaxochitl or cempasúchil, [2] [3] is a species of flowering plant in the genus Tagetes native to Mexico and Guatemala. [4] Despite being native to the Americas, it is often called the African marigold.

African marigold has a long bloom season with fragrant, colorful, showy flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Leaves are also fragrant when brushed or crushed. This plant is seldom damaged by deer.

2022年6月22日 · African marigold is most often used as a bedding plant or container plant where lots of bright, long-lasting color is the goal. It is beloved as a cut flower. This type of marigold was sacred to the Aztecs, who used them for medicine and ceremoniously offered them to …

Mexican marigold grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Tagetes also known as Tagetes erecta or Aztec marigold, Mexican marigold perennial evergreen or annual plant, mostly as ornamental plant but the plant edible and also used for medical or as pests repelant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate, tropic climate and ...

Noted for its large blossoms, Tagetes erecta (African Marigold) is a bushy annual boasting huge double flowers, up to 2-4 in. across (5-10 cm) in shades of yellow, orange, and white. Blooming from early summer until frost, the showy blossoms are borne atop the foliage of pinnate leaves divided into lanceolate leaflets.

Mexican marigold also known as cempasúchil, or Aztec marigold is a native flower to México and was first used by the Aztecs and is used in the Mexican holiday "Día de muertos" or Day of the Dead. Day of the Dead originated from Aztec mythology to …

2025年1月14日 · The African Marigold, also known as American Marigold, Aztec Marigold, Big Marigold, or Mexican Marigold, is a vibrant garden favorite from the Asteraceae family. Native to regions from Mexico to Guatemala, this annual plant is prized for its bold, bright blooms in shades of orange and red.

Also known as American marigold or African marigold, Aztec marigold (Tagetes erecta) is a showy, trouble free annual that blooms from early summer to the first frost. The huge, fragrant blooms, which appear on top of 1- to 4-foot stems, are available in various shades of orange, yellow, bronze and creamy white.

2024年10月15日 · 🌼 Aztec marigolds offer vibrant colors and unique varieties for diverse gardening needs. 🌱 Companion planting with marigolds deters pests and enhances garden aesthetics. 🌞 Proper sun exposure and well-draining soil are essential for thriving marigold growth.

Aztec marigold has been collected in the wild only in Massachusetts, but cultivars of this annual plant, in a range of sizes and colors, are popular garden flowers, and may persist after planting. It is native to Mexico and Central America, where it has long been used as …