Calendula officinalis
Species
Also called Marygold, pot marry gold, pot marigold, English marigold
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Calendula officinalis is an annual herb in the daisy family (Asteraceae)” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture
“Seeds should germinate in 5 to 15 days” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture
“soil temperature is 60°F” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)
“Calendula is easy to grow in any well-drained soil in full sun” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture
“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)
“2-11 (USDA)” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)
“space each calendula plant about 8 to 12 inches apart” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)
“1-2 ft. tall, 1-2 ft. wide” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)
“Seeds can be sown directly in the garden just before last frost date” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture
“for earlier bloom start seeds indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before last frost” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture
“early spring after the frost has passed” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)
“Harvest the whole flower tops or just the petals when the flowers are fully expanded” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture
“Calendula flowers or just the petals can be used for culinary purposes” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture
“Plants may have problems with aphids, powdery mildew and occasionally cucumber mosaic virus” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture
“Plants may have problems with aphids, powdery mildew and occasionally cucumber mosaic virus” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Calendula officinalis
- Fact sheet: 6 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian