Marigold – African ‘Hawaii’

Ablaze with color, the scintillating orange flowers of marigold ‘Hawaii’ stand out in summer and fall gardens. The intensely aromatic flowers and foliage have insect-repelling qualities and are rich in lutein, and the petals impart a golden hue to textiles and some foods. Popular the world over, it is central to Hindu and Mexican Day of the Dead religious ceremonies.