The Marigold plants that bear flowers that are generally bright yellow, orange or red in colour are ornamental plants cultivated for their beautiful flowers. Many hybrid species have also been developed which a mix of two colours and make for very beautiful flowers. The marigold plants are native to the central American region.
Marigold plants make great edges, potted plants and are used for worship in temples. The beautiful marigold flowers are found to be very voluminous flowers ranging from about 1” to 5” in size. The marigolds although very beautiful in appearance are not sweet smelling flowers, in fact, the strong smell of the marigold is not very attractive to many.
The Marigold plant is best suited for the hot and dry conditions. The marigold plants grow in height from 6” to about 3’. The germination process takes about 3-5 days and the marigold plants are very easy to grow plants with very few demands.
Marigolds are used extensively for decorative purposes during different ceremonies. The marigold plants are ornamental plants grown for their beautiful flowers and are used for purposes like decorating buildings and houses during various occasions. Marigold plants are cultivated extensively in India. These plants require very little care and grow very fast and the results are really great and quick after planting the marigold seeds.