French Marigold (Explore #44)

Here's another picture taken at Jacsksonville a few weeks back. This one sat in a flower box under a shop window!

I think this is a French Marigold. There are literally hundreds of species of these beautiful flowers and they can vary drastically in appearance. Marigolds are wonderful for attracting butterflies to your garden. They are also used in companion planting with a variety of vegetables. Perfumes are made with its scent and there are medicinal uses as well!

If you would like to know more about this flower, Wiki has a page here: Wiki: French Marigold

Thank you for your comments, favorites, friendship and PATIENCE while I'm so busy with my work! I can't comment very much at this time but I should have more time in a bit less than a week!

Explored on October 13, 2012, highest position #240.