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flowerAnnualEdible
Calendula
Calendula officinalis
Also known as: pot marigold
Edible flower with medicinal properties. Bright orange and yellow blooms attract beneficial insects. Self-seeds easily.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing8–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth0.25–0.5″
Height12–24″
Spread12–18″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
4–6 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
2–3 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
-1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
5–14 days
Days to Harvest
45–60 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 2–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Prefers cool weather—blooms fade in extreme heat. Petals used in salves, teas, and salads.
Companion Plants
No companion data available for this plant yet.