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Calendula, English Marigold, Pot Marigold 'Citrus Cocktail'

Calendulaofficinalis

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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

Calendula officinalis var. prolifera

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Orange

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Category

Annuals

Herbs

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

Bloom Size

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Propagation Methods

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

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

Seward, Alaska

Olema, California

Carrollton, Georgia

Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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