What Are the October Birth Flowers?

The October Birth Month Flower Duo - Marigold and Cosmos

The Beauty of October Birth Month Flower #1: Marigold

October, with its amber and golden shades, finds a radiant companion in its first birth flower - the Marigold. In botany, it sits in the Asteraceae family and the Tagetes genus. Varieties sold as African Marigolds (usually Tagetes erecta) and French Marigolds (T. patula) supply showy heads in orange, yellow, and bright orange mixes.

Its muffled petals and earthy aroma have been cherished across continents and eras, establishing it as a favorite among botanists, gardeners, and flower enthusiasts alike.

The Allure of the October Flower of the Month #2: Cosmos

Alongside the fiery Marigolds, the ethereal Cosmos, scientifically termed 'Cosmos bipinnatus, ' graces the month of October.

With its gossamer petals that dance in the breeze, the Cosmos evokes a sense of wonderment and endless daydreaming. It suits cutting, mixes well with daisies, roses, and sunflowers, and keeps going to first frost with simple care tips.