Calendula
Annual

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

Bright daisy-like blooms in pumpkin orange and gold. Edible petals brighten salads and the plant keeps blooming through cool weather.

Bloom Season
May - Oct
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
12-24" tall
USDA Zones 2-11
Bloom Colors
Orange
Yellow
Traits
♨ Edible✂ Cut Flower✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant▢ Container Friendly
Soil
LoamSandyPoor Soil
Pairs Well With
Marigold
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