Why do marigolds always mean bad things?

I've noticed for a while that marigolds have always meant bad things. Why? i'm not sure if there is a true reason but i would appreciate it if anyone would tell me what they about it...

Why do marigolds always mean bad things?
Are you talking about "The Language of Flowers" that governs the secret messages gentlemen might convey to young ladies they were courting during Victorian (and perhaps earlier) times? Marigolds did carry various unhappy meanings such as "Grief... Vulgar minds... Jealousy... Prophetic Prediction.... Despair." It's traditional, but as far as I know, pretty arbitrary. I know Lavender also has a meaning of "distrust", yet it is a lovely plant, beautiful to look at, beautiful to smell, and has many healing properties.





Not too many people actually know and practice the "Language of Flowers" any more. And it never meant to guide what could be planted in a garden. Because of its ability to repel nematodes, it is often planted in vegetable garden, around the edges, or interspersed with various veggies such as potatoes and tomatoes. So plant marigolds with abandon in your kitchen garden and let them send messages to the pests, rather than using them to send messages to your lady love.
Reply:Nothing bad at all. They repel some insects, mosquitos included, they are pretty and easy to grow, flower in mid summer and stay in flower until well after frost.
Reply:Not So at all.
Reply:I have never heard of such a thing about marigolds.
Reply:I've never heard of that before. To a gardener, marigolds are a good friend. They repel certain insects and are very pretty among the beds. On top of all that, you can eat them too.


Marigolds don't mean bad things. They are a good thing.
Reply:not that I know of they are great little flowers good for keeping bugs away because of there smell

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