Marigolds are one of my all time favorite flowers. The smell is sometimes a little “eh”, but the colors can’t be beat! This was one of the first plants I ever tried to grow in a little sandy patch next to a neighbor’s shed (kids will try anything) and the only one that flourished. They die in the winter here but are easy to keep going with saved seeds. And they add a pop of color even when everything is brown during the high heat.
They also are supposed to keep pests out of the garden, although I haven’t done enough experimentation to see if that works on the pests I have. And, they are the flower of choice for Day of the Dead celebrations, which is coming soon.
Marigolds rule!
