Calendula
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Calendula
Calendula
Calendulas, also known as pot marigolds, are cheerful flowers with bright orange and yellow petals! They bloom in spring and summer.
Habitat: Gardens and sunny areas
Appearance
The Calendula has vibrant orange or yellow daisy-like flowers with many petals radiating from a central disk. Its simple, oblong leaves are slightly hairy and grow on sturdy, branching stems, often forming a bushy mound.
KingdomPlantaePhylumMagnoliophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusCalendula
Category
PlantRarity
Common
Danger
1/5
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Interesting facts
Ancient Egyptians thought calendula had magical rejuvenating powers!
It's called 'pot marigold' because it was often grown in cooking pots!
Some people say calendula flowers can predict rain if they stay closed in the morning!
You can eat its petals, adding a pop of color and mild flavor to salads!
Special abilities
Ability
Sun-Tracking Power
Calendula can turn its flowers to follow the sun, maximizing sunlight absorption for growth.
Ability
Self-Seeding Spreader
Calendula has unique curved seeds that easily disperse, helping new plants grow without human help.
Ability
Nature's Healer
Calendula contains special compounds that help soothe skin irritation and support natural healing.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-60 cm
- Spread
- 30-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-10 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to fall
- Is Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
visits flowers for nectar and pollen
pollinates
Painted Lady Butterfly
Vanessa cardui
attracted to bright blooms for nectar
eaten by
Black Bean Aphid
Aphis fabae
can infest leaves and stems
eaten by
Garden Snail
Helix aspersa
may graze on young leaves
Traits
Annual
Discover plants that complete their whole life story, from a tiny seed to making new seeds, all within a single growing season! Then, they gracefully finish their cycle.
Spring Blooming
Celebrate the arrival of warmer weather with these cheerful plants that burst into beautiful flowers as spring awakens the world.
Fragrant Flower
Discover flowers that release delightful scents into the air, enchanting our senses and attracting helpful insects. Take a moment to enjoy their sweet perfume!
Medicinal
Discover special plants that people have used for centuries to help them feel better or stay healthy, often found in nature's own medicine cabinet.
Urban Friendly
Spot amazing living things that thrive right alongside us in cities and towns, finding homes in parks, gardens, and even cracks in pavements.
Also known as
Pot Marigold
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Calendula?
30-60 cm
How wide does Calendula spread?
30-45 cm
How big are the flowers on Calendula?
5-10 cm
When does Calendula bloom?
Spring to fall
Is Calendula edible?
Yes
Is Calendula toxic?
None
What is Calendula's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Calendula pollinated?
Insect
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