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field marigold

field marigold

Calendula arvensis

☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 11b

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A cheerful annual wildflower with bright yellow or orange daisy-like blooms that attract pollinators and are edible. Extremely drought-tolerant and self-seeding, thriving in poor soils with minimal care.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–2′ tall × 0.75–1.5′ wide
Family
Asteraceae

Native Range

Mediterranean

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Companion Planting

Avoid near