African Marigold

in flower •  8 months ago 

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Despite its name the AFRICAN Marigold, this flower (too) is not from Africa. This beauty is actually from Mexico. The flower was brought to Europe by the Spanish colonizers in the 16th century

These flowers are not only really pretty, they also are pretty good for your garden. They repel pests and this repellent skill helps other flowers and plants in your garden thrive too!

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