Calendula officinalis

EnglishCommon Marigold
FrançaisSouci commun
DeutschAcker-Ringelblume
GeneralGrowthCare
Longevity
Annual
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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