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Dahlia
Dahlia pinnata
Summer
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Tagetes erecta
Bold, ruffled blooms in warm colors. October birth flower. Essential for Day of the Dead celebrations. Pungent scent. Symbol of the sun in many cultures.
Summer, Fall
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 7 to 14 days
when properly cared for
Pungent, earthy, herbaceous scent - not traditionally pleasant
May be overwhelming for fragrance-sensitive individuals
May cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Can cause mild stomach upset in pets if eaten in quantity.
Essential for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) altars in Mexico
Aztecs used marigolds medicinally and in religious ceremonies
The pigment lutein from marigold petals is used to color chicken egg yolks
In India, marigold garlands are used in weddings and religious festivals
Marigolds are native to Mexico and Central America. Aztecs cultivated them for medicine, dyes, and ceremonies. Spanish explorers brought them to Europe and Asia in the 16th century. They became sacred in Hindu traditions and essential for Día de los Muertos in Mexican culture.
