marigold
noun
mari·gold
ˈmer-ə-ˌgōld 
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: any of a genus (Tagetes) of composite herbs with showy usually yellow, orange, or maroon flower heads
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This spring, Melnyk will seed marigolds, chrysanthemums and lavender at the site.
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Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Planting marigolds alongside the cornflower blue bachelor buttons creates a feast for pollinators' eyes.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Ants dislike chrysanthemums, mint varieties, tansy, and marigolds, so add them to your garden as deterrents.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Planting a couple of French marigolds in a 20-inch diameter pot is overkill.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
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Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Planting marigolds alongside the cornflower blue bachelor buttons creates a feast for pollinators' eyes.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Ants dislike chrysanthemums, mint varieties, tansy, and marigolds, so add them to your garden as deterrents.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Planting a couple of French marigolds in a 20-inch diameter pot is overkill.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
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marigold
noun
mari·gold
ˈmar-ə-ˌgōld
ˈmer-
: any of a genus of tropical American herbs related to the daisies and grown for their showy yellow or red and yellow flower heads
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