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Calendula officinalis, Pot Marigold, Scotch Marigold

Calendula officinalis

Pot Marigold, Scotch Marigold
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: South Europe
USDA Zone: 2-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

Small plant 2-5 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

Moderate water

Regular water

Yellow, orange flowers

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Spice or herb plant

Ethnomedical plant.
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Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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.

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