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About Thistle 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
  
Thistle flowers have a history of symbolizing protection, pride, and defiance, often associated with Scottish heritage.  

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
  
protection and healing  

Astrological Flower
  
Aster  

Birth Month Flower
  
September  

Flower Availability
  
Seasonal  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Medicinal  

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
  
-  

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
  
Cirsium  

Tribe
  
Asteraceae » Cynareae  

Scientific Name
Tagetes  
Rosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asterales  
-  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
-  

Family
Asteraceae  
-  

Sub Family
Asteroideae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
50  
31
200  
18

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Marigold and Thistle color

Marigold and Thistle come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Marigold and Thistle 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 Thistle has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Marigold and Thistle

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

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Marigold and Thistle Uses

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

Learn about Marigold and Thistle Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Marigold and Thistle Family classification here. Marigold and Thistle 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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