02/11/2022
5 Fun Facts About Marigolds! (Cempasรบchil)
๐ They say Aztecs were one of the first communities to make use of marigolds because of their supposed magical and medicinal binfits properties!
๐ก Marigolds are also used as celebration of the dead,โ marigolds are known as the flower of the dead in pre-Hispanic Mexico and is still regarded as an important symbol used during Day of the Dead festivities!
๐ Depending the marigold it can grow between 6 to 48 inches in height and 6 to 36 inches wide.
๐ก Marigold comes in a variety of colors such as orange, red, maroon, yellow, or even mixed!
๐ Marigolds thrive during spring, summer, and autumn and are amazing for keeping unwanted critters away!
๐ก Did you know marigold flowers contain lutein, a substance that offers benefits to the human eye?