Calendula
Calendula officinalis
Calendula is a cheerful, easy-to-grow annual or short-lived perennial that blooms prolifically in cool weather with bright orange and yellow flowers. Plant it in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-draining soil and deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering. Its petals are edible and widely used in herbal skincare, teas, and salves.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 72″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Until Soil Is Evenly Moist; Avoid Waterlogging And Overhead Watering
Soil pH
6.5 – 7
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 10, 2018 by Beverly Patrick (cc-by-sa)
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