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Calendula, English Marigold, Pot Marigold 'Sherbet Fizz'

Calendulaofficinalis

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Calendula officinalis by bigcityal
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Calendula (ka-LEN-dew-luh)
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Species
officinalis (oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Salt Lake City, Utah

Menasha, Wisconsin

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bigcityal
Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | October 2007 | positive

Nice calendula. Flowers have a nice color and grew without any problems.

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