Calendula, English Marigold, Pot Marigold 'Nova'

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
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
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:

Porthleven,

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Gardener's Notes:

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(Zone 9b) | May 2014 | positive

This is an attractive variety with 'single' flowers. With its long ray petals and dark disc, it looks like a small Osteospermum.
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