Calendula officinalis

English	Common Marigold
Français	Souci commun
Deutsch	Acker-Ringelblume

GeneralGrowthCare

Longevity

AnnualLife cyclePlants that perform their entire life cycle from seed to flower to seed within a single growing season. All roots, stems and leaves of the plant die annually. Only the dormant seed bridges the gap between one generation and the next.

Frost

Not resistant

Color

Flowers: yellow to orange

Edible

Yes
The flowers can be used fresh in salads or dried for infusions.

Calendar

Flowering from spring to autumn. Dies in winter with the frost.

Propagation

Sow the seeds in the soil in early spring (after the last frost) to enjoy them longer.

Sun exposition

Full sun to partial shade.

Soil

Well-drained, poor to moderately fertile, any pH level.

Cutting

A regular pruning will stimulate the growth of new flowers all along the growing season.

Pests

Attracts aphids. Hence, it is a good companion for plants sensitive to aphids, the flowers are then mainly used for their aesthetic.

Plants that persist for many growing seasons. Generally, the top portion of the plant dies back each winter and regrows the following spring from the same root system.

Plants which require two years to complete their life cycle.

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