Calendula, English Marigold, Pot Marigold 'Apricot Twist'

Calendulaofficinalis

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Calendula (ka-LEN-dew-luh)
Species
officinalis (oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss)
Synonym
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)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
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:

Salt Lake City, Utah

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West Valley City, UT (Zone 6b) | January 2012 | neutral

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