What origin does the marigold flower have?
It is originally from Mexico, its name comes from the Nahuatl “Cempohualxochitl” which means “twenty flowers” or “several flowers”, in addition to the fact that our ancestors assimilated the yellow color of the marigold flower with the sun, which is why they used it in the offerings dedicated in honor of their dead.
The flower stem can measure up to one meter in height, while its buds can reach five centimeters in diameter. In addition to being considered by the Mexica as a symbol of life and death.
What states are the main producers of this flower?
Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Michoacán and the State of Mexico are the entities that have the best soil and climate conditions for the production of marigolds, and one of its characteristics is that it only blooms after the rainy season.
Our loved ones are already on their way and the marigold flowers are ready to receive them.
In our markets it already smells like #Day of the Dead .Go to our points of sale and purchase flowers from #Cempasuchil most beautiful at the best prices. pic.twitter.com/6Rvb9IlgkJ
— Xochimilco Mayor’s Office (@XochimilcoAl) October 27, 2023