Calendula, English Marigold, Pot Marigold
Calendulaofficinalis 'Citrus Cocktail'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Calendula (ka-LEN-dew-luh)
Species: officinalis (oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss)
Cultivar: Citrus Cocktail

Synonym:Calendula officinalis var. prolifera

Category
Annuals
Herbs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Orange
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
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

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed