Marigold Pacific Beauty Mixed is an attractive blend of double-flowered Marigolds in dark and light shades of yellow and orange. Marigolds have green, hairy leaves and thick, sturdy stems. Marigolds are native to Southern Europe and Asia, including Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Israel, Italy, Croatia, Macedonia, Malta, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, and Vatican City. They are also found in Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Butan, Brunei, Cambodia, Cyprus, the Philippines, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, the Maldives, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, East Timor, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. Marigolds are also known as Goldins, Jack-On-Horseback, Mary's Gold, Pot Marigold, Rod's Gold, Ruddes, Ruddles, Scotch Marigold, Souvenir, Goldes, Goldings, Golds, Marybuds and Yellow Goldes. Marigold is a member of the Asteraceae family. Along with yarrow, aster, common chamomile, Roman chamomile, yellow chamomile, wormwood, cornflower, dandelion, endive, chicory, salsify, globe thistle, curry plant, milk thistle, coneflower, sunflower, ragwort, lettuce, marguerite, daisy, marigold, and safflower, among others. These are not just flowers; this family also includes vegetables and herbs. Marigolds are also grown in ornamental gardens, pots, containers, and on balconies.
Marigold is also an edible plant. The petals can be used fresh or dried to add color to salads and soups. The leaves are also chopped and used as a cheap substitute for saffron. In naturopathy, Marigold is used as an anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, and wound-healing agent. Ointments and tinctures are made from the plant. The flowers are also used as a coloring agent for cheese, butter, and other foods. Marigold ointment can be used for minor burns, abrasions, and other minor skin problems. Marigold is a host plant for the caterpillars of the following butterflies and moths: Bear Moth, Glittering Moth, Gamma Moth, Golden-Yellow Borer, Spotted Day Moth, Eyed W-Moth, Vegetable Moth, Cabbage Moth, Pea Moth, Splinter-stripe, House Mother Moth, and Orange O-Moth. Marigold is also very popular with bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects. Remove spent flowers regularly. Marigold flowers from May till October. Non hardy annual. Height: 60 cm.
