Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
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Common Name: Calendula, Pot Marigold, Poor-man's  
Plant photo of: Calendula officinalis
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual, Herb

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

Gold, Orange, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Modesto Jr. College
  • Description

  • Notes

Regardless of which name is used, calendula is a wonderful addition to an herb or vegetable garden. Flowers are densely petaled in warm tones, typically soft yellow to bold orange, depending on the variety. Leaves are deep green and smooth to gently lobed. Flower petals are edible, and add a bright spot to salads, or when cooked with rice, impart a golden tint and earthy scent. Flowers mid spring to early summer, and sometimes again in the fall.