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Calendula, English Marigold, Pot Marigold 'Apricots and Oranges'

Calendulaofficinalis

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Calendula officinalis by dicentra63
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Calendula (ka-LEN-dew-luh)
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Species
officinalis (oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss)
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Synonym
Calendula officinalis var. prolifera
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Salt Lake City, Utah

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dicentra63
West Valley City, UT (Zone 6b) | July 2007 | positive

Planted indoors in March and planted out in full sun. Doing well and are a lovely shade of peachy yellow with delicate petals.
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