Photo: LJ Moore-McClelland, CC BY

A cheerful annual with bright orange or yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom prolifically in cool to warm seasons. Drought-tolerant and easy to grow, it attracts pollinators and has mild edible or medicinal properties.

Companion Planting

Plants well with

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cabbage, broccoli, and allies

Brassica oleracea

Calendula deters cabbage moths and other brassica pests while attracting beneficial insects. Its flowers also trap whiteflies, acting as a sacrificial crop.

Traditional

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