What it is
Calendula (Pot Marigold) (Calendula officinalis) is in the Asteraceae (Daisy) family. Edible petals, a long bloom season, and a long history in healing salves. Not a true marigold.
How to grow it
It wants full sun, water it moderate, and give it average soil. Target a soil pH around 6.0–7.0. Space plants about 8–12 in apart. Expect roughly 45–60. Cool-season annual.
How it's used
Calendula (Pot Marigold) is used: petals in food; salves.
🔎 How to identify it
- Sticky lance-shaped leaves
- Orange/yellow daisy blooms
- Resinous scent
Edibility
PartsPetals
UsesPetals in food; salves
CautionNone of note.
🌤 Before you plant: check the live 7-day garden weather to time it right for frost and heat.
Part of the free Texas Roots plant database, compiled by Jordan Polasek from his greenhouse in El Campo, Texas. Free to read and share. If it helped, the best thanks is to grow something.