"The pot marigold is a herbaceous perennial plant often recognized by its thick, orange-yellow blooms with numerous petals. Flowers of the pot marigold have a long history of table use. They are often served in salads or as a decoration. The flowers can also be made into a similarly-colored dye for foods, textiles, or cosmetic products.
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Tips from Garden Coaches

One of the most beautiful and most recognizable flowers in the gardening world! Pot marigold is a simple, elegant plant, with low nutrient and water requirements. Just give it a lot of sun and space, and it will reward you with a myriad of fiery flowers.
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Poems


Great Sun above me in the sky,
So golden, glorious, and high,
My petals, see, are golden too;
They shine, but cannot shine like you.
I scatter many seeds around;
And where they fall upon the ground,
More Marigolds will spring, more flowers
To open wide in sunny hours.
— Cicely Mary Barker
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Name Story

Pot marigold
The common name of pot marigold is derived from the combination of mary and gold because the gold flowers that bloomed during the festivals of the Virgin Mary in Renaissance times were often used in cooking.

Interesting Facts

According to legend, pot marigold was the flower that informed Virgin Mary of her pregnancy, so people born with this kind of flower blessing have maternal love and are full of all-embracing tenderness.

Symbolism

joy, remembrance, endurance, healing

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb

Lifespan
Annual

Bloom Time
Summer, autumn

Plant Height
20 cm to 80 cm
Spread
25 cm to 50 cm
Flower Size
Inflorescence 4 cm to 5 cm
Habitat
Garden, waste, cultivated and arable land, roadsides
Flower Color
YellowOrange
Leaf Color
Green
Stem Color
Green

Conditions Requirement


Difficulty Rating
Pot marigold is super easy to take care of, with resistance to almost all pests and diseases. It is a perfect option for gardeners with brown thumbs.


Sunlight
Full sun

Care Guide


Water
Moisture-loving, keep the soil moist but do not let water accumulate.


Fertilization
Fertilization once in spring.


Pruning
Trim the diseased, withered leaves once a month.


Planting Time
Autumn


Harvest Time
Late summer, Autumn


Propagation
Sowing, Cutting

Potting Suggestions
Needs excellent drainage in pots"