Tagetes erecta

Aztec Marigold, American Marigold, Mexican Marigold,Big Marigold, African Marigold

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

That which can easily change its form is "plastic". Figuratively, it is suppleness, a capacity of adaptation to circumstances and necessities. When I ask you to be plastic in relation to the Divine, I mean not to resist the Divine with the rigidity of preconceived ideas and fixed principles.

The Mother, Questions and Answers 1950 - 1951: 14 March 1951

The physical being and physical consciousness must be very plastic to be able to lend themselves to all the necessary changes, so as to be of one kind one day and another the next, and so on.

The Mother, Questions and Answers 1950 - 1951: 28 April 1951

The supramental body which has to be brought into being here has four main attributes: lightness, adaptability, plasticity and luminosity… Supramental plasticity will enable it to stand the attack of every hostile force which strives to pierce it: it will present no dull resistance to the attack but will be, on the contrary, so pliant as to nullify the force by giving way to it to pass off. Thus it will suffer no harmful consequences and the most deadly attacks will leave it unscathed.

The Mother, Questions and Answers 1929 - 1931: True Humility - Supramental Plasticity - Spiritual Rebirth

Colour

yellow, orange, deep gold

Varieties

Message of the Flower

Mental Plasticity,

The Mother’s Comment

Indispensable for true knowledge.

Message of the Flower

Energy of a Plastic Mind,

The Mother’s Comment

Does not draw back from any effort to progress.

Message of the Flower

Supramentalised Plasticity

The Mother’s Comment

One of the stages on the way to transformation.

Family

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Cultivars

Antigua', 'Discovery', 'Inca', 'Jubilee', 'Perfection', 'Safari', 'Sunspot', 'Taishan', 'Vanilla', 'Crackerjack'.

Person who named the flower

Linnaeus

Flower Size

2 to 5 inches (5 to 13 cm) in diameter

Flower Texture

soft, velvety

Number of Petals

Multiple; it is a composite flower with both ray and disc florets

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

distinctive, musky, citrus-like fragrance

Leaf Texture

Slightly rough, fern-like

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite or alternate, pinnate.

Leaf Color

Deep green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Not a shrub or tree; it's an annual herbaceous plant.

Life Cycle

Annual

Blooming Period

Late spring to frost.

Climate

Warm, temperate climates; not frost-tolerant

Water Requirements

Moderate

Soil Type

well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature Ranges

warm conditions; does not tolerate cold

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to spider mites, aphids, and fungal diseases like powdery mildew.

Pollinators

bees, butterflies, and other insects

Habitat

Native to Mexico and Central America.

Role in the Ecosystem

Attracts pollinators; can repel certain pests.

Ornamental

Widely used in gardens for their bright flowers and pest-repellent properties.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Natural dye, insect repellent.

Endangered Status

Not endangered