Calendula officinalis, Edible Medicinal Orange Calendula - Live Plant
Sow Exotic
LIMITED RELEASE! Golden Petals for Medicine, Skincare, and Pollinators
Calendula, also known as Pot Marigold, is a beloved herbal flower grown for its vibrant orange-gold blossoms and powerful medicinal and skin-soothing properties. Native to the Mediterranean and now cultivated around the world, Calendula has been used for centuries in salves, teas, tinctures, and beauty products thanks to its gentle anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal compounds.
Calendula blooms over a long season, producing cheerful, daisy-like flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. The petals are edible, slightly peppery, and perfect for garnishing salads, infusing oils, or blending into skin-healing balms.
It’s also incredibly easy to grow—thriving in containers, garden beds, or borders, even in poor soil. Calendula prefers full sun, self-seeds readily, and blooms from spring through fall, offering a steady supply of petals for harvest and a splash of golden joy in any landscape.
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Scientific Name |
Calendula officinalis |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Calendula, Pot Marigold |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower Family) |
| Origin | Mediterranean region |
| Plant Type | Flowering Medicinal Herb |
| Life Cycle | Annual (self-seeding) |
| Food Forest Layer | Herb / Groundcover Layer |
| Mature Size | 12–24 in tall and wide |
| Light | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low to Moderate |
| Harvest Season | Spring through Fall |
| Time to Harvest | 50–60 days from seed |
| Self-Fertile | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zones | USDA Zones 3–11 (grown as annual) |
| Florida Native | No |
| Propagation | Seeds |
| Seasonal Characteristics | Blooms spring through frost; sensitive to extreme heat |
This plant ships in plantable coconut coir pots or recyclable nursery pots! Just pop them in the ground or reuse and recycle. Look in the photos for a pot size guide.
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