My Marigolds Stink

My Marigolds stink yes, you heard me, if I accidentally touch them they smell like skunk pee. I can't stand being near them 'cause they stink so darn bad, these are the stinkiest flowers I think I have ever had. Sure, they look nice and all bloom out quite nice, but I think their stink would scare off pesky mice. The bees don't go near them keep themselves far away, I have to plug my nose to keep the overwhelming stink at bay. I keep them well watered as I often do, but their aroma will make your eyes water you'll plug your quickly and say, "P U." Copyright Cynthia Jones May.4/2015 I'm pretty sure this is a warning to wildlife. It's as if they're screaming out,   "HEY, DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH ME!! I WILL MAKE YOU REGRET IT!! I STINK!! BACK OFF!!!" I'm probably right about this...it's a protective mechanism, to ward off predators.