Calendula
Genus
Also called marigold, marigolds, pot-marigold, pot-marigolds
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Calendula is a cool-season annual flower” — How to Grow Calendula: 50–60 days — SoilStack
“50–60 days — SoilStack” — How to Grow Calendula: 50–60 days — SoilStack
“soil temperature is 60°F” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)
“full sun, but it sometimes languishes during the hottest months” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)
“Water frequently until the plant is established. Once established, it doesn't need much water or fertilizer to grow.” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)
“slightly acidic to neutral soil (6.0 to 7.0)” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)
“Zone Planting Guide” — How to Grow Calendula: 50–60 days — SoilStack
“space each calendula plant about 8 to 12 inches apart” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)
“1–2 ft at maturity” — How to Grow Calendula: 50–60 days — SoilStack
“Seed start” — How to Grow Calendula: 50–60 days — SoilStack
“6–8 weeks” — How to Grow Calendula: 50–60 days — SoilStack
“early spring after the frost has passed” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)
“Petals dry well for salves and teas” — How to Grow Calendula: 50–60 days — SoilStack
“attracts pollinators such as bees and bumblebees, as well as beneficial insects” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)
“dense, wet soils can cause the roots to rot” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)
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1 species
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 6 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian