Wild Flower Seed: Calendula(Calendula officianalis)

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Calendula

Calendula officianalis


About Calendula (Calendula officianalis)
Height:	Up to 2 ft.
Flower Color:	Orange to Yellow
Plant Type:	Annual. Lives just one year. Grows quickly, blooms heavily, dies with first frost. Can regrow following spring if seed falls on bare ground.
Flower Type:	Daisy-like
Bloom Time:	Early and mid-season
Is this wildflower invasive?	No
Is this wildflower endangered?	No
Is this wildflower edible?	Yes
Is this wildflower medicinal?	Yes


What is Calendula's native range?
	Indigenous To:	Europe
Where Calendula is naturalized or can be grown
	Regions:	All regions of North America.
	Zones:	3-10
	States:
How to grow Calendula (Calendula officianalis)
	Soil preference:	Adaptable
	Sun/Shade:	Needs full sun.
	Moisture Requirements:	Average moisture, well-drained.
	Instructions:	Calendula is easy to grow from seed, but take care to cover the seed when you plant. This is one of the few wildflowers which demand dark to germinate.