Calendula
Fast-growing and versatile, this herb is useful everywhere in the garden, including the vegetable patch.
Also known as Pot Marigold, this plant sports 2- to 3-inch single daisy-shaped blooms of yellow. They are edible, and in fact make an economical substitute for saffron. Profuse and long-lasting, they arise in spring and fall.
The 4-inch foliage is also edible, though it can be bitter. Cut it young for best flavor and texture.
Calendula is untroubled by pests and diseases, and is so easy to grow that it's recommended for growing by kids and new gardeners. Happy in sun to light shade, it prefers cool summer climates. Cut it back when the weather warms up and it will usually rebloom in autumn.
This plant reaches 15 to 30 inches high and wide, depending on climate. Native to southern Europe, it is happy in well-drained soil of any type. Sprinkle these plants throughout the garden to keep destructive bugs away and to beautify your landscape! Pkt is 100 seeds.
| Genus | Calendula |
| Species | officinalis |
| Bloom Season | Mid Spring - Mid Fall |
| Habit | Mound-shaped |
| Plant Height | 15 in - 2 ft 6 in |
| Plant Width | 15 in - 2 ft 6 in |
| Bloom Size | 2 in - 3 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Butterfly Lovers, Cool Season, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Flower, Free Bloomer, Herbs |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Season | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Disease Resistant, Pest Resistant |
| Soil Tolerance | Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy |
| Uses | Beds, Containers, Cuisine, Cut Flowers |
