Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold)

Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) orange flower close up against lush green plant foliage background
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) orange flower heads nestle amongst thick green leaves in a container.

Botanical name: Calendula officinalis

Common names: Pot Marigold, Scotch Marigold

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: South Europe

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 2-11

Plant type: Spice or herb
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

Calendula officinalis is an aromatic annual plant, widely cultivated for its showy, yellow or orange, rayed flower heads used in medicine, coloring, and flavoring of food. There are numerous cultivars of calendula with double flowers in colors ranging from cream to deep orange-red.

It is used for the treatment of skin disorders and pain, and as a bactericide, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.


Image gallery: 10 images
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) orange flower close up showing layers of dense overlapping petals
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) orange flower with many layers of curved petals and dark center
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) orange flower close up on green leaves, a vibrant garden subject.
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) orange flower with a dark center surrounded by rounded green leaves.
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) orange flower close up with green center and serrated petals
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) orange flower with a textured center on a tall green stem
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) yellow flower close up with dark center petals and green leaves
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) yellow flower with many rounded petals surrounding a dark brown center.
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) orange flower cluster with many green leaves growing in ground.
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) orange flower cluster growing among thick green leaves in the garden.
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) orange flower close up against lush deep green leafy foliage
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) flower with vibrant orange petals and a dark center among foliage
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) yellow flower close up with dark center in green foliage background
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) yellow flower centered in dense green leaves with dark brown center
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) orange flower close up on green leaves in sunlight
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) orange flower with rounded petals nestled among lush green foliage.
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) orange flower close up against lush green leaves.
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) orange flower heads surrounded by thick green leaves.
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) yellow orange flower close up against dark green leaves.
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) yellow orange flower petals radiate from a dark center.


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