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Calendula officinalis
Calendula, Pot Marigold
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.
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.