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Calendula

Calendula officinalis · Asteraceae

Edible golden and orange daisies that flower through the cool months and self-seed cheerfully. The petals brighten salads and have a long herbal tradition.

At a glance

Habit: Annual
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Moderate Water
Climate: Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate, Mediterranean
Frost: Frost-Hardy
Mature size: 0.5 m H × 0.3 m W
Foliage: Aromatic Foliage
Flowering: Autumn Flowering, Winter Flowering, Spring Flowering, Long-Flowering
Growth rate: Fast-Growing
Maintenance: Low Maintenance

Good for

Edible / Productive
Cut Flower & Vase
Bee & Pollinator
Pots & Containers
Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic

Sowing from seed

Difficulty: beginner
Sowing depth: 8 mm
Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
Germination: 7-14 days
Best sown in: autumn, spring
Seed storage life: 3 years