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Marigolds (genus, Tagetes) : From shades of yellow, orange, gold and crimson, the marigold makes an attractive addition to flower and vegetable gardens. They are both annual and perennial plants in the daisy family.
Their fragrance is known by many, loved by few, but is effective in repelling many garden pests including rabbits, deer and rodents.
Tomato, eggplant and potato plants are companion plants to marigolds, benefiting from the pungent musky fragrance.
Plant along the border of your garden in a sunny spot and keep well watered. Dead head the shriveled blossoms to enjoy all summer long!
