marigold
Garden pest deterrent
Marigold is a garden flower with dense, ruffled blooms in shades of yellow, orange, and gold.
The plants are hardy annuals, popular for borders and companion planting because their pungent scent repels certain pests.
She planted marigolds around the tomatoes.
The name combines Mary (the Virgin) with gold, referring to the flower's color.
Hue between green and orange
- orangeCitrus with segments
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- amberHardened ancient tree secretion
- saffronCrocus-derived golden spice
ochre · tangerine · mustard · sunshine · lemon · gold · russet · copper
Colored bloom segments
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
- annualOccurring every year
- beddingMaterials covering a mattress
- daisySmall white-petaled bloom
chrysanthemum · zinnia · sunflower · aster · dahlia · inflorescence · pom-pom · dwarf
Something presented or given
- garlandDecorative strand of foliage
- HinduismAncient Indian spiritual tradition
- DiwaliHindu festival of lights
- altarSacred ritual table
puja · temple · wedding · ofrenda · spirits · ancestors · decoration · threshold
Ground matter for planting
- plantingPlacing seeds in earth
- seedlingsNewly germinated plants
- fertilizerSoil nutrient supplement
- bedsFurniture for sleeping
mulch · compost · annuals · deadheading · transplanting · germination · spacing · edging
Gathering mature crops
- OctoberYear's tenth month
- NovemberEleventh month
- pumpkinLarge orange autumn gourd
- thanksgivingExpression of grateful praise
cornucopia · hayride · scarecrow · bonfire · fall · amber · golden · seasonal
Topical healing preparation
- poulticeMoist healing application
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
therapeutic · anti-inflammatory · herbal · ointment · extract · infusion · tea · topical
Sharply strong-smelling
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- muskyHaving animal-derived odor
- spicyHaving strong heat
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
scented · distinctive · strong · herbaceous · sharp · nose · dried
Red culinary fruit
- pest-repellingDriving away nuisances
- aphidsSap-feeding garden insects
- nematodesCylindrical unsegmented worms
- whitefliesPale sap-feeding crop pests
mosquitoes · cabbage · pepper · squash · beans · brassicas · intercropping · beneficial
yellow
Hue between green and orange
saffron · ochre · tangerine · mustard · sunshine · lemon · gold · russet · copper · vermillion
petals
Colored bloom segments
daisy · chrysanthemum · zinnia · sunflower · aster · dahlia · inflorescence · pom-pom · dwarf · French
offering
Something presented or given
- garlandDecorative strand of foliage
- HinduismAncient Indian spiritual tradition
- DiwaliHindu festival of lights
altar · puja · temple · wedding · ofrenda · spirits · ancestors · decoration · threshold · mala
soil
Ground matter for planting
- plantingPlacing seeds in earth
- seedlingsNewly germinated plants
- fertilizerSoil nutrient supplement
beds · mulch · compost · annuals · deadheading · transplanting · germination · spacing · edging · borders
harvest
Gathering mature crops
thanksgiving · cornucopia · hayride · scarecrow · bonfire · fall · amber · golden · seasonal · decorative
salve
Topical healing preparation
- poulticeMoist healing application
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
soothing · therapeutic · anti-inflammatory · herbal · ointment · extract · infusion · tea · topical
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
earthy · scented · distinctive · strong · herbaceous · sharp · nose · dried
tomato
Red culinary fruit
- pest-repellingDriving away nuisances
- aphidsSap-feeding garden insects
- nematodesCylindrical unsegmented worms
whiteflies · mosquitoes · cabbage · pepper · squash · beans · brassicas · intercropping · beneficial · deterrent
- flowersroses, flower, tulips, daisies, lilies
- plantstree, plants, leaves, bluebonnet, trees
- garden flowersdaisy, tulip, daffodil, sunflower, lily
- orange flowerstiger lily, butterfly weed, red hot poker
- annualsbegonia, begonias, alyssum, cosmos, petunia
- Asian Plantsbamboo, lotus, orchid, sakura, cherry blossom
marigoldrose
Stood up, or fragrant bloom
orchid · lily · violet · lavender · cherry blossom
marigoldviolet
Small five-petaled wildflower
lavender · purple iris · bluebell · forget-me-not · hydrangea
- marigold seedsFuture orange flower embryos
- marsh marigoldYellow wetland wildflower
- Mexican marigoldsOrange ceremonial funeral flowers
- marigold garlandDecorative chain of orange flowers