Description of the marsh marigold variety, features of planting and care

The beautiful yellow flowers of marsh marigold have become commonly used in recent years. Early flowering and luxurious foliage make it possible to decorate the banks of reservoirs and flower beds with its help. In addition, marigold is known for its medicinal properties.

Description and features

Marsh marigold is a perennial crop that belongs to the buttercup family.Its root is cord-like, in the form of a bunch. The height is usually 40 centimeters, but if it grows where there is a lot of moisture, it can grow higher than a meter.

The plant is distributed mainly in the Russian Federation, but is sometimes found in countries with cold climates, for example, in Iceland and countries located on the Scandinavian Peninsula.

This plant is considered poisonous and at the same time known for its medicinal properties.

It has several names:

• cow color;
• oil color;
• greasy color;
• yellow color.

The leaves are dense and leathery, with rounded edges. The marigold loves when there is a lot of moisture; its favorite habitats are meadows, banks of reservoirs or marshy areas. The stem is straight, bare, grows weakly. The part of the leaves that is under water has a red-violet color. The flowers are golden yellow, double.

Seeds appear in September.

Growing in open ground

This plant is not grown in flower pots or greenhouses. For this, only open ground is used.

Landing dates

Seeds are planted in the ground in April or September.

Selection and preparation of seed material

If grown from seeds, it is necessary to stratify. To do this, they are kept at 10 degrees Celsius for a month. After this, 2 months - at 18-20 degrees. And only then can they be planted in the ground.

Soil preparation

The soil in which marigold is planted must be moist. Before planting, you need to fertilize with organic fertilizers.

Planting scheme

The distance between seeds should not be less than 30 centimeters.

Care

Marigold is an unpretentious plant that does not require special additional care. It has good frost resistance and loves good lighting, although it can grow even if it is insufficient.

Loves moisture and additional watering.If it receives less water, it gradually begins to bloom less. Over the course of three or four years, the bush grows greatly, so it is necessary to plant it on time.

Watering

The plant needs plenty of water to grow. The soil in which it grows must constantly maintain its moisture. In hot weather, watering should be more frequent than usual.

Loosening and weeding

Weeding is carried out as the weeds grow. It is advisable to do loosening after precipitation so that the outer layer of soil does not turn into a solid crust after drying.

Top dressing

For feeding, marigold is supplied with organic fertilizers. This should be done this way:

1. When early spring has arrived, you need to apply fertilizer to the surface of the earth next to the plant.
2. In late autumn, when fertilizing, it is necessary to mulch the soil simultaneously with fertilizing.

Diseases and pests

The marigold plant is poisonous, which protects it from most diseases and insect pests.

Transfer

After 3-4 years of growth, the bush loses its decorative appearance and is usually replanted or propagated by dividing the bush in order to give it new life.

After flowering

When the marigold fades, it is recommended to cut off the flowers. This increases the vigor of this plant's lush green foliage.

Collection and storage of seeds

It is not customary to collect and store marigold seeds because they have low germination rates. They usually appear in June and try to plant them as soon as possible.

Preparing for winter

Since marigold is resistant not only to low temperatures, but also to frost, it does not require special preparation for the winter period.

Reproduction

This plant can reproduce using the vegetative or seed method. It is grown in open ground.

Seeds

Seeds from marigold can be obtained twice a year: in spring and autumn. First they are subjected to stratification, then planted. Marigold, grown from seeds, blooms in the third year.

Dividing the bush

To use this method of propagation, you need to dig up the bush in early spring before it begins to bloom. It is divided into several parts and planted separately. The distance between the bushes is 30-40 centimeters. In order for them to take root, they are watered and placed in the shade. The latter is necessary until they take root. This plant tolerates transplantation well.

You can use propagation by cuttings. To do this, find a branch with a bud and bend it to the ground. After it takes root, it is disconnected from the mother plant and replanted. For successful germination, watering must be provided.

Usage

Marigold can have a variety of uses. The valuable thing about medicine is that it can help cure many diseases.

Marigold can also delight viewers as one of the flowers used in landscape design.

This plant, despite its toxicity, can also be used in cooking, provided it is prepared correctly.

Medicine

Although marigold must be used carefully and only with the permission of a doctor, it can nevertheless be used in the treatment of various diseases.

Beneficial features

The plants are used to treat whooping cough, asthma, fever, dropsy and bronchitis. Helps with urinary tract diseases, rheumatism, scrofula. Relieves pain during menstruation.It is an effective remedy in the fight against inflammation. Helps heal wounds, damaged or healed skin.

Since we are talking about a poisonous plant, it is necessary to take a small amount for medicinal purposes.

Can be used as an external remedy.

For medicinal purposes, you can take stems, leaves, and buds of flowers that have not yet bloomed. Marigold juice is an emetic and laxative. The plant contains vitamin C, linoleic acid, carotene and flavonoids. Saponin is present in the roots.

Despite the large number of beneficial properties, the plant is little used in medicine. This is primarily due to the fact that it is poisonous. Despite this feature, it can bring many benefits. It is used as a medicine to treat gallbladder diseases, scurvy and neuroses. With the help of marigold, you can successfully treat warts.

When used together with plantain, you can get a medicine that makes it possible to cure a cough.

Contraindications

Before using marigold for treatment, you should consult your doctor. Due to its toxicity, you can harm yourself if consumed.

In order to avoid unpleasant consequences, it is necessary to use the exact dosage of such a medicine. It may cause individual intolerance.

It is prohibited to use marigold for treatment during pregnancy or while feeding a child.

In some cases, complications arise during admission:

1. Severe pain in the abdominal area;
2. Nausea, and in some cases vomiting;
3. There may be diarrhea;
4. Skin irritations occur;
5. Sometimes the mucous membrane becomes irritated.

Landscape design

Marigold is used to decorate the coastal zone of man-made reservoirs.It is also grown in flower beds, where it looks beautiful in combination with other types of flowers.