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About Cosmos and Marigold


Color

Color
Orange, Yellow  
Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
100  
1
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Oval  
Bowl  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
4.00 cm  
9
1.25 cm  
14

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Potassium  
Lime stone, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, moths, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thrips, Whiteflies  
-  

List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot  
-  

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Cosmos flowers have a rich history in Mexican culture, where they are associated with love, peace, and beauty.  

Origin
Mexico, North America, South America  
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  

Interesting Facts of
  • Marigold is believed to be the Herb of the Sun.
  • Marigolds were used in Welsh culture to predict climatic conditions.
  
  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  

Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
peace, tranquility, and modesty  

Astrological Flower
  
Cosmos  

Birth Month Flower
  
October  

Flower Availability
  
Year-round  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer  
-  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant  
-  

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Cut Flowers  

Cosmetic Uses
Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps  
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing  

Occasional Uses
Wedding  
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding  

Allergy
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin  
-  

Family

Common Name
  
Cosmos  

Tribe
  
Asteraceae » Coreopsideae  

Scientific Name
Tagetes  
Rosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asterales  
Asterales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Asteraceae  
Asteraceae  

Sub Family
Asteroideae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
50  
31
26  
99+

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Marigold and Cosmos color

Marigold and Cosmos come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Marigold and Cosmos color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Marigold is Oval in shape and has Aromatic fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Cosmos has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Marigold and Cosmos

You must be eager to know more facts about Marigold and Cosmos. Did you know Marigold has originated in Mexico, North America, South America while Cosmos has originated in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America. One of the Interesting Facts about Marigold and Cosmos is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Marigold and Cosmos Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Marigold and Cosmos uses in this section. Marigold and Cosmos have many medicinal properties. Besides, Marigold is given on special occasions like Wedding whereas Cosmos on Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding. Marigold and Cosmos also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Marigold and Cosmos Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Marigold and Cosmos Family classification here. Marigold and Cosmos belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.

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