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Calendula, English Marigold, Pot Marigold 'Erfurter Orangefarbige'

Calendulaofficinalis

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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
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
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:

Flagstaff, Arizona

Leesburg, Virginia

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Uniform plants with high flower yields.
High resin content for medicinal use.
Days to Maturity or Bloom: 55-60

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