Pot Marigold
Calendula officinalis • Asteraceae
🌱 Seed Category
Flower
🌍 Origin Region
Southern Europe and the Mediterranean
📅 Days to Maturity
45-60 days to bloom; deadheading encourages continuous flowering through first frost.
🌡️ Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 2-11; grown as a hardy annual.
About This Seed
Seeds are distinctive, brown, curved, and crescent-shaped with a bumpy, ridged, or spiny outer surface. The plant is a bushy annual with fragrant, lance-shaped green leaves and bright daisy-like flowers reaching 12-24 inches in height.
Growing Information
Growing Season
Spring through early Summer; cool-season hardy
Germination
Takes 7-14 days at 60-70°F (15-21°C). Requires darkness to germinate; cover seeds completely with soil.
Planting Instructions
Plant 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Space plants 6-12 inches apart. Prefers well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade. Moderate watering; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings once established.
Companion Plants
Beneficial companion for tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots. Avoid planting near radishes.
Special Characteristics
Edible petals, medicinal properties for skin salves, pollinator-friendly, and helps repel certain garden pests.
Notes
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