Marigold means calendula, an annual herb of the genus Marigold in the family Asteraceae.

Marigold flowers because of the bright yellow color of the flower, petals as tight as a pot like "marigold", so the name marigold, but also because of the petals and chrysanthemums similar to the chrysanthemums, also known as marigold chrysanthemums. Marigold leaves are oblong-obovate, stalked, with inconspicuous undulate denticulate margins; stems are oblong-lanceolate, sessile; flower heads are slightly larger, lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, mostly orange-yellow in color; achenes are curved, yellowish or light brown, outer achenes are mostly inwardly curved, often with small needles on the outside, and with a beak on the tip. The flowering period is from April to September, and the fruiting period is from June to October.

Marigold is native to Egypt and southern Europe, now cultivated in temperate regions of the world, throughout Europe, West Asia and the United States, etc., in Europe and the United States has a long history of use. Prefer to grow in a mild, cool climate, fear of heat, cold, requires adequate light or slight shade, loose, well-drained, fertile and moderate soil, a certain degree of drought tolerance.

Marigold flower language

1, bright light

Marigold has a bright bright flower language, the color of its flowers for the golden yellow or orange, and marigold flowers in the flowering period in the April-September each year, its flowers open like a brilliant sea of gold, give a person a kind of bright and brilliant and dazzling feeling. It has the meaning that light and hope are just around the corner.

2, sacred and pure

Marigold has a sacred and pure meaning, its flowers and seeds are rich in nutritional value, so the ancient Egyptians honored as a sacred flower, has dispersed the darkness ushered in the meaning of the light, you can give the marigold flowers to your favorite girl, on behalf of her like marigold flowers as holy.

3, guardian companion

Marigold has the meaning of guardian companion, marigold is not only the city and one of the most common ornamental flowers in the garden, but also can be used as medicinal, dye, cosmetic raw materials or food, you can give marigold to the love of the love of your life, the symbol of hope that you can be an indispensable part of her life.