Pot Marigold

(Calendula officinalis)

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

Eatcha

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Calendula officinalis, commonly known as Pot Marigold, is an annual herb originally from the Mediterranean region. It thrives in a variety of habitats including meadows, fields, and cultivated gardens. Typically growing to 80 cm (31 in) tall, Pot Marigold has sparsely branched lax or erect stems. Its aromatic leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and the plant is known for its vibrant, daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow and orange, which can bloom throughout the year in suitable conditions. The flowers are particularly showy, with a central disc of tightly packed tubular florets surrounded by a ring of larger ray florets.

Pot Marigold is valued for its ease of cultivation and its medicinal properties, as the flowers have been traditionally used in herbal remedies and skin treatments. It is also edible, with the petals adding a splash of color to salads and dishes. The plant is often grown in vegetable gardens to attract beneficial insects and as a companion plant. It prefers full sun but can tolerate part shade and requires moderate watering. Well-drained soil is ideal, but it can grow in a range of soil types. While it is generally pest-resistant, it can occasionally suffer from fungal diseases such as powdery mildew. Due to its prolific self-seeding, it can become invasive outside its native range, so gardeners should manage its spread responsibly.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Herb
Height: 1-2 feet
Width: 1-2 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Yellow, Orange
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Retention:

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Originally from the Mediterranean region, including meadows and fields

Other Names

Common Names: Common Marigold, Ruddles, Mary’s Gold, Calendula, Garden-Marigold, Ruddles, Marigold, Scotch-Marigold, Scottish-Marigold, Pot-Marigold

Scientific Names: , Calendula officinalis, Calendula sinuata, Calendula officinalis var. parviflora, Calendula ranunculodes, Calendula officinalis subsp. prolifera, Calendula officinalis var. prolifera, Calendula eriocarpa, Calendula officinalis f. pleniflora, Calendula officinalis subsp. officinalis

GBIF Accepted Name: Calendula officinalis L.