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Calendula officinalis

Calendula, Pot Marigold

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

 

Description

This wonderful flower will grow about 1'-3' tall and has amazing dark green leaves with bright golden-yellow-orange flowers that bloom in winter, spring, and summer. It is an edible flower in organic gardens.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

Gold, Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.