Color
Color Meaning
Stem Size
Fragrance
Number Of Petals
Shape
Height
Diameter
Line
Silhouette
Blossom Texture
Blossom Size
Form
Sunlight
Watering
Type of Soil
The pH of Soil
Essential Fertilizers
List of Pests
List of Diseases
Bloom Time
Vase Life
History
Origin
Interesting Facts of
Lifespan
Habit
Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Health Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Culinary Uses
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Occasional Uses
Allergy
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Kingdom
Sub kingdom
Super Division
Division
Order
Class
Family
Sub Family
Genus
Number of Species
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Aphids, moths, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thrips, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Mexico, North America, South America
- Marigold is believed to be the Herb of the Sun.
- Marigolds were used in Welsh culture to predict climatic conditions.
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
North America, South America
- This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
- Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing