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pot marigold

pot marigold

Calendula officinalis

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

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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.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1–1.5′ 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