Houston Botanic Garden

Marigolds are hitting full bloom for Día de los Muertos on Nov 1 & 2, the traditional Mexican holiday that honors and celebrates the lives of family and friends who have gone before us. Marigolds, known as cempasúchil, originate in Mexico and Central America and symbolize the sacred bridge that connects the living to the dead. Their vibrant orange and yellow colors represent the sun, and their strong, earthy fragrance is believed to awaken the spirits and guide them from Mictlán (the Aztec underworld) back to their family homes during Día de los Muertos.

Several varieties of this meaningful blossom — including an uninterrupted 400 ft stretch along Botanic Lane and breezy baskets on the Sims Bayou Bridge — are reaching their peak bloom. Don’t miss your opportunity to see them in person.

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