Herbs: Calendula officinalis
Botanical name: Calendula officinalis
Common name: pot-marigold
also known as (common-marigold, yellow goldes, souvenir, Scotch-marigold, ruddles, ruddes, rod's gold, Mary's gold, marybuds, Jack-on-horseback, goldins, goldings, goldes, golds, calendula, Scottish-marigold)
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Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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Zones: | 6a thru 10b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
annual
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Attributes: |
fall interest, bee attracting, edible |
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description for "Herbs: Calendula officinalis"
Calendula is a cold-hardy two -oot plant whose orange-yellow double-flower petals are used in medicinal salves--great for soothing those dry chapped gardening hands! Reseeding annual. In mild winter climates, sow for fall and winter color. Aster-like blooms from spring all the way through autumn. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Calendula officinalis is native to Europe, but is widely naturalized.