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Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold)

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Plant Type: Annual
Uses: Cutting Bed, Culinary, Medicinal, Greenhouse
Propagation: Seeds
Habit: Upright
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Flower Color: Various
Blooms: Summer
Width: .75 - 1 ft.
Height: 1 - 2 ft..
Fertility: Moderately Rich
Soil: Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Medium
Zone: 1 - 11

Hardy Annual. C. officinalis has daisy-like, single or double flowers in lemon-yellow, orange, gold, white, cream, shrimp, peach, rusty orange and apricot. Some have chocolate-brown centers. Easy, fast-growing, bushy annual which blooms from early summer to frost. Cover seeds completely as darkness is needed for germination. Performs best in cool weather in full sun and moist, fertile soil. Deadhead to prolong blooms. Cucumber mosaic virus and powdery mildew may be problems. Can also sow seeds in autumn. Calendula is a traditional culinary herb whose petals can be used as a substitute for saffron which will provide the same coloring, but a different flavor. Can be used medicinally and as a culinary flavoring in breads, soups, salads and egg dishes.