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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Planting a couple of French marigolds in a 20-inch diameter pot is overkill.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Good candidates for succession planting include zinnias, sunflowers, ammi, cosmos, and marigolds.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Here are all the ways marigolds help tomatoes thrive, along with tips to companion plant them successfully.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
These plants include ragweed, daisies, marigolds and chrysanthemums.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Good candidates for succession planting include zinnias, sunflowers, ammi, cosmos, and marigolds.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Here are all the ways marigolds help tomatoes thrive, along with tips to companion plant them successfully.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
These plants include ragweed, daisies, marigolds and chrysanthemums.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 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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