If your birthday falls in October, then your birth-flower is the marigold.
Marigolds are native to South America where the first references to this brightly-colored flower were found in Aztec ruins. Spanish conquistadors took these back home with them and from there, they have traveled throughout the world
The bright colors make it useful as a dye and the flowers are edible. You may find candied marigold flowers in a specialty sweet shop.
Marigolds bloom from spring until they are killed by frost. They are known for repelling insects and are disliked by deer.
Add this annual to your garden for some extra brightness next year.