Calendula Pot Marigold, Pacific Beauty Blend Botanical Interests Seeds

Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis

Family: Asteraceae

Native: Probably the Mediterranean region

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual; may reseed to come back following year.

Plant Dimensions: 12³“24³ tall and wide

Variety Information: 2³“3³ bright orange and yellow, double and semi-double daisy-like flowers.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Spring to frost

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower

1.5 grams (~180 seeds)

Botanical Interests Pacific Beauty Blend Calendula (Pot Marigold) Seeds

Heirloom

The calendula, an old, English-cottage-garden flower is a long-blooming addition to any modern garden. Its gold and orange flowers bloom from spring to fall on fairly drought- and heat-tolerant plants. Grow it for attracting pollinators and its sunny beauty in the garden, then save some blooms for fresh or dried floral arrangements; dried petals can be used in baking or teas. Calendula gets its common name, pot marigold, because the flower resembles a marigold, and has often been used in pots of soup or stew for both color and flavor.

1.5 grams (~180 seeds)